set up 4 or 5 rows of 10 cones 1 step apart split kids into groups of around 3 and give each group a row kids dribble in and out of cones one way and straight back in the gaps between rows so they don't crash into the next person
use different techniques eg. right foot only, left only, inside of foot only, outside of foot only etc have relay races keep ball close with small touches head up and on tippy toes fast as you can with bigger touches on the run back
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