In first part of the session do ball manipulation around the cones. Then call out a colour cone and its a race to that cone. Change cones for number/ football teams. In progression number pairs 1-4 and call out number. Red player with ball passes past blue player and blue tries to score but only when they get past red cones.
Pushing ball forward with laces, keeping toe pointed to the floor and keep head up. Quick turns and change of direction. Not looking over shoulder to see where the defender is, be positive and stay infront of defender.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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