Place 4-5 flat cones across 2 sidelines, each with a ball resting on top. Divide the team into two even groups (one wearing pinnies). The object is for the two teams to try to knock all of their opponent's balls off of their cones using the one "game" ball that's in play.
Stress good, side-foot shooting technique for accuracy. Remind them to look for open teammates who may be closer to other cones. Have fun!!
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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