3 starting positions, 3 actions. Center player is the main player in the exercise. Rotate after all 3 actions are completed. 5 rounds. Player with most points wins. Switch to opposite side for another 5 rounds. Pattern: Green-Yellow-Red dots 1. Wide pass to green dot, player controls and passes to small goal. 2. Wide pass to yellow dot, player controls and dribbles sticks by changing directions, and passes to deep small goal. 3. Wide pass to red dot, player controls towards mannequin, exits right and shoots towards big goal. In 2nd and 3rd action, waiting player uses body to make received uncomfortable, without interfering with the ball. Notes: Establish point system. Add skill moves in every dribbling move.
Body orientation Change of direction/pace Guided control (previous to dribble or shot)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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