Working in pairs. 4 cones of a different colour for player 1. 4 cones matching player 1 colour for player 2. Player 2 makes small box with cones. Player 1 makes line of 4 cones. Player 1, using feet, points to a colour cone. Player 2, working in box maintains static fast feet throughout drill, mirrors chosen cone from player 1. Quick decisions from player 1. Player 2 remains on toes throughout drill. Swap over after 1 minute.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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