Two players per cone run to same coloured cone on other side of pitch (or one ball per player) and complete one of four skills (each colour assigned a particular skill then swap players to different cones); 1. Inside/outside cuts2. Ball boxing (instep to instep)3. Sole rolls4. Freestyle
Heads up to avoid clashing with players running across your line. Take your time, when confidence builds increase pace. Inside/outside cut leave the ball for your partner to run on to to start their turn.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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