Two Corners start with the ball. The ball is carried in to the middle. Players are to dribble past the cones/players and pass to the line that is across from where they began. A goes to D and then D goes back to A. Players join the end of the line across from them. Variations- Must go left of the cones with option of RStick Pass -3D Skills in middle -V Drag and continue forward.
First touch takes you where you want to go. Eyes up to see the field-Avoid Crash Ball carrying position Grip on stick -What skill are we trying to do.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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