3 player per side 1 ball per player Each side is given a ball mastery side They perform this skill from their side to the far side, perform a turn, and return to their side performing the drill on the way back
Side 1) Inside/Outside with one foot with an inside hook turn Side 2) Toe taps with Outside hook turn Side 3) Inside/Outside with both feet with a stop turn (drag back) Side 4) Be creative Rotate the clockwise once the players have performed the drill 3 times Awareness, head up, look over the shoulder before the turn.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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