The cones are set up to make a farely large square,with 4 players on one cone and across from them another group of 4. One side will then pass a ball to the opposite side and they will start the game. The aim is to dribble the ball past your opponents and walk the ball through the cones without being tackled. Once the ball goes out the next 2 will go and the previous 2 will join the back of the queue.
No more than 4 players (2 teams) in one line. This provides activity for everyone and saves people waiting around. Have 2 balls on each sie so if one goes far away, the team who finished can receive the ball back whilst the others can just grab a extra ball and play.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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