SETUP: - 6 to 18 players in 2-4 groups of 3-6 players forming parallel lines - Up to 1 ball each, but at least 2 per group - Each line has 3 cones lined up in front of them at 8yds, 10yds, 12yds - Player at front of each line throws (using proper technique) to knock 1st cone over. Collects ball, high five next player and goes to back of line etc. - After 1st cone knocked over team throws to 2nd cone etc. - First team to knock all 3 cones over wins
COACHING POINTS - - Both feet stay on the ground - Both hands, ball behind head, release as hands pass level with ears
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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