Grid size of 25x20m 1 ball per player Prior to shooting drills, players msut be properly warmed up so movement is necessary 6 Coloured gates with 1 metre gap between them placed around grid. Players must practise sharp dribbling and tricks to get through the gates. Starts off lightly and gradually new skills to do are introduced. Light touches with both feet as area is restricted. Heavier touches into space when possibly Keep head up and use changes of directions and pace. Progressions involve games eg. How many cones can you get hrough in a minute and doing a trick after getting through each gate.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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