In pairs, face each other on opposite sides of a line. On coach's command, dribble around the cone and return to the start spot, placing the ball back on the line. Progressions: Rollout right (clockwise) Variations: Go around both cones Play in 3s, with one person umpiring âLadderâ competition: If you finished first, move right. If you finished second, move left.
This practice is for U8s and U10s.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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