Each player is given a ball. Line players up in one direction, with coach in view of everyone. Coach gives directions for what to do. These can include "run forward with right foot," "cross overs," "run backwards," "place knee on ball," etc.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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