Players start off opposite. Facing same direction at ALL times throughout drill. They must intent to catch up with each other by dribbling ball as pointed: Side N: Side rolls w/left Side E: Pull back w/toes of both feet Side S: Side rolls w/right Side W: Dribble forward OPTIONAL: Other dribbling ways to go around rectangle are encouraged. Keep it according to their skill levels
Dribbling, Vision, Technique
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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