P1 dribbles from outside cone to inside cone. P2 takes possession and dribbles to outside cone. P3 now takes possession and dribbles into the middle, switching with P1.
Light touches on the ball to keep control. Look up as often as possible to check going in the right direction. Speed up when comfortable, pushing the ball further in front of you to take 2 or 3 steps. Add progression, make P1 move around the outside of the square and dribble to the next cone, shouting LEFT or RIGHT
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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