Players run without a ball through the cones, shuffling through. Once at the end cone they move right around the static defender and to the end of the opposing line. 1. Player gets to the static defender fakes left, then shifts body weight to move right around the defender. 2. With a ball, repeat the same action, first cutting right, then adding a fake. 3. If players are competent, can we now move to the left.
Head up - be aware of the fact 4 players are potentially coming into the same space, factor that in. Accelerate from the defender once passed them, pushing of the plant foot and away into the space. When dribbling with the ball, make a tight cut with either inside or outside of the foot, allowing for quick and close control.
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