4 cones set up in a square 10m x 10m. 2 players each dribble around the square. Prog 1. Change the direction. Prog 2. Change from a square to doing a figure of 8 around the cones. Also, a Line of cones. Different 2 players dribble between the cones in one direction and then dribble straight back to start. Repeat.
On Square: Encourage one side fast, the other slower. Try to catch up with your partner. One line: Accuracy when going around the cones. Speed when dribbling back to start. Periodically switch players between the Square and the Line.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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