Players behind the cone will dribble in and out of the cones. Once they have done this they will dribble into the box and they will have to get pass the defender to get to the other side. if the attacker completes this or uncompletes this they will then switch position with the defender. Progression: reduce the size of the box. Regression: increase the size of the box Coaching points: take little touches keep the ball close to you shield the ball from the defender
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