Organisation: Place 5 evenly spaced cones in a straight line leading away an open goal. Ask the players to make a line at the end of the cone furthest away from the goal, each with a football. At the instruction, the players must dribble around the cones before attempting to score in the open goal. Once that player has completed their turn, they make their way to the back on the line and the next player attempts the same process. Progression: Place targets in the goal and ask players to hit them Introduce keeper Coaching points: Encourage close control when dribbling Use varied parts of the feet to ensure control
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