Players start on cones on the opposite side of the grid.
Player 1 starts with the ball and passes it to player 2. As soon as player 2 touches the ball, player 1 can try to win the ball.
Player 2 must try and dribble to any of the 3 spare cones in the grid. Player 2 scores one point for beating their opponent to either of the cones on the side and two points if he dribbles the ball around player 1 to the cone at the top of the area.
Repeat the practice with player 1 in possession.
Push the ball to the side and accelerate into space behind the defender.
Frequent changes of speed and direction. Get players to use fakes and turns.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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