
In pairs, face each other on opposite sides of a line. On coach's command, dribble around the cone and return to the start spot, placing the ball back on the line. Progressions: Rollout right (clockwise) Variations: Go around both cones Play in 3s, with one person umpiring âLadderâ competition: If you finished first, move right. If you finished second, move left.
This practice is for U8s and U10s.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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