
In a square all participants have a ball each dribbling around whilst the coach calls out different actions and skills to follow. Skills focus: Toe taps, Drag back turn
Actions to call out: stop, drag back, toe taps, left foot, Right foot, sit, belly. These are only examples - use your creativity and imagination for the best outcome
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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