
Black cones - front stick dribble only Blue cones - Indian dribble Red cones - J-turn/spin Orange cones - Drive on front stick
Front stick - Move feet quickly to get around the ball Indian dribble - Left hand gives rotation, right hand gives support J-turn/spin - Focus on staying on front stick and strong
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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