Surfaces (8 Minutes)- In 15X20 grid.Each player has a ball. Players will use all 4 surfaces of the foot while dribbling. in the order of: Inside, Outside, Laces and Bottom (the sole of the foot). Using both feet. challange: faster, smaller space. 6-1minute round
C- what are the surfaces of the foot that a player can use to dribble? P-Inside, outside, laces and bottom. C- why is it important to keep the ball close during the activity? P-You can't get as many touches on the ball if you have to chase it all over the place.
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