Set out 2 areas at the far ends of the area filled with an equal amount of cones. Set out blue cones across the half way line but leave 3 gaps for players to pass through. Divide the players into 2 groups. Instruct the 2 teams they are to try and pass through over he river to the other side and steal a cone from the other team and bring it back to your team. Progression Introduce a football for each player to dribble with them at all times.
-Players must show agility to avoid collisions -Players must use awareness to plan their route across to the other side (avoid congestion) -Players must change direction using ball manipulation with close ball conrol
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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