Set up as shown with cones evenly spaced out.(2 feet in between) The distance between the cones can be modified depending on your players abilities. Player(s) dribbles through the cones performing different ways of dribbling. Touches on the ball should be fast and quick. Inside-inside- outside-outside.Inside-inside-inside-insideOutside-outside-outside-outsideInside-outsideRoll-touchRoll-touch-touchV-move Both feetV-move 1 footL-MoveL-V move 1 footâL-V move both feet
Player(s) should concentrate on moving their feet accordingly to get themselves through the area, turning and side-stepping as required. Look for good acceleration away once the player has completed 1 set before turning and coming back to complete another set. Players should use their right and left foot
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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