1. Player A dribbles the ball to a 'gate' set out by two cones in the middle. 2. When the player reaches the gate they pass to Player B and then follow the pass to the opposite cone.
Focus on using both feet to dribble the ball, using the side of the big toe of top of their foot to control it. Remind players on the importance of communication by calling the name of who they're passing to.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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