
Front stick dribble in coned area. Listen for command. Commands include: Out: Dribble around a corner cone Swap: Swap ball with another student Lift: Lift ball Progression: Make into a game, last one to do command gets forfeit Forfeit could be a warm up exercise, squats, lunges, jumping jacks ect.
Ball on stick Look up Change direction - feet around the ball
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