Players start at one side between the cones and dribble to the oppoite line/cones. Once they get to the cone they use a turn then dribble back to where they started. Use inside cut/outside cut/ drag back/ behind leg turn. Progress to givig them 30 seconds to see how many times they can dribble up and turn under control.
Keep the ball under control Decide and the turn to use Execute the turn well Accelerate away
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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