Firstly, there is two lanes of cones and two teams of even numbers will be lined up behind the first cone. Firstly, the athlete's will run up and round the end cones doing dynamic stretches such as high kicks, side steps and jockeying. secondly, Both players that are behind thier cones start with a ball each and dribble the ball up to the last cone inside the channel. They then turn the last cone and pass the ball to thier teamate at the front of the queue.
Communication when calling for the pass and passing the ball. Fist touch - be ready, on your toes and have a good starting body position to recieve the ball. close ball control - dribbling ability and not taking big touches. Agility - being light on your feet and turning the cone quickly.
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