Dribble towards either cone and drag the ball wide left/right around the other cone. Maintain control and shoot at goal Encourage flair and individuality.
Drag wide to avoid defenders stick range. (introduce defender) Ball caryy position is out in front of body - high left elbow. Ensure the ball is rolling towards the goal to shoot not away from goal
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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