Space Recognition Blues receives a ball from Reds and try to take it between any of the pairs of cones with one touch or less. Change players over on a regular basis and discuss how âplaying your way inâ is more game related and should be practised. Progressions: Add a âblockersâ to guard the gates Certain players in the middle could be marked by a blocker Play 2v1 against a blocker and dribble or receive through a gate. The same set up can be used with players now having a ball each and working on various dribbling or ball manipulation techniques.
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