Player A passes to Player B Player A runs out to the left around the cones. Player B dribbles the ball round the 4 placed cones, once at the top they pass back to Player A who receives and takes a shot at goal. Players swap sides once returned to base.
Accurate passing, receiving, dribbling and shots on goal. Adjust spacing of cones depending on speed & ability.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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