The first player starts off by running back and forth through the cones. Once the player gets to the end of the cones they turn around and dribble through traffic. Once the first player gets to the end of the cones the second player starts. Players need to keep their heads up and advoid traffic. Variation 1: Player dribble through the cones backwards using the sole of their foot to move the ball around the cones. Variation 2: Players dribble 360 around the cones.
You can use cones or flags that are spaced about 2 - 3 yards apart.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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