All players start on the 25 with a ball. The coach stands in between the 25 and base line, with his back towards the players. The players have to try to get their ball over the base line, but they can only move without being caught by the coach. Every time the coach turns around they have to freeze. If the coach sees a player or their ball move, he/she's out! The coach has to call out something before he's going to turn around, to prepare the kids.
Dribbling with the ball, stopping on the spot.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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