Setup Create a 10 X 10-yard grid. Start a player on two diagonal corners of the grid. Each of the two players has a ball. Instructions When the coach yells "GO", the players must dribble around the outside of the grid in an attempt to catch their partner. When the coach yells "STOP", the players must stop the ball. When the coach yells "TURN", the players must switch the direction around the grid. Variations Add commands such as: "LEFT" to use the left foot only "RIGHT" to use the right foot only "BOTTOM" to use the bottom of the foot only
Coaching Points Close Control Speed with the ball Keep the ball close Sharp touches
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