Multiple players each in a square. Coach is demonstating a variety of static ball mastery drills. 1. Sole Taps 2. Toe Taps 3. Roll up inside outside same foot 4. Roll up inside outside and back 5. Pull push: a-laces b-inside c-outside Progression 2 : Coach walks around the players while they are performing the drill. He raises a coloured cone and players should be aware to call the colour signaled.
Pay attention to the anckle of the foot Pay attention to the body shape and use of hands Pay attention to keeping head up Încourage the use of both feet
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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