
Without the ball each player jogs around the space. On the coaches signal players perform the instructed number of touches then continue jogging without the ball. Toes Taps, Bells, Rainbows, Juggles Now with a ball players free dribble around the space. On coaches signal players perform various actions. Switch Balls, How Many Fingers, Cuts/Turns, Left/Right Foot Only
Players should move into space Players should change directions not just go around in a big circle Keep the ball close, little touches
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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