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Soccer: Slalom

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DESCRIPTION

Weave in and out of the sticks toughing the cones to either side of the run.

COACHING POINTS

Ensure players are moving quickly and getting down well to touch cones.

Get players to jog after touching final cone.

PROGRESSION

Can have teams taking part in the drill, set up two slaloms and have teams racing, with the next player not being able to start until the person in front has reached the last cone.

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