Both sets of players have a ball each and a cone in their hand. They have to shield the ball while trying to touch the other persons ball with the cone. Both players have to stay inside the box, If a player goes out then they start the practice again
Keeping the ball under controll with the furthest foot from the opponent. Strenth on the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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