- Start at blue cones - 1st drill is a pull right or left into a 3D elimination - 2nd drill is double lift without it touching the ground - NO POP DODGES
- Keep feet moving forward at all times - Don't stop as you're doing the elimination - Don't turn hips toward sideline as you're lifting the ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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