Suitable sized square in relation to the number of players. Plenty of Space for players to move within the area.
Introduce the practice by making players aware of space and the importance of finding it to perform skills. Players must watch and listen to coaches commands; Toe Taps - 10 Toe Taps alternate feet Sideway Rolls - Sideway rolling, sole of the foot Flatten the Frog - Throw the ball in the air, trap using sole. Inside: Outside - Sole inside, push with the outside.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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