
Two teams go at once. Each player goes through the course twice: once through one color (yellow or orange); the second time through the other. Player B starts when player A rounds the far white cone. Distance from blue gate to inside square is 6 yards; all other dimensions 10 yards.
For your first color (yellow or orange) go the direction that is the most open. Dribble with the ball close to your body. Keep picking your head up.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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