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.
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