
Players in groups of 3 - 5. Players practice 4 different basic close control dribbling skills spending 5 minutes for each skill. In and Out (Right foot only) In and Out (Left foot only) Crossover (Left and Right foot) Inside Outside (Left and Right foot)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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