3M:3M square. ( The square can vary in size depending on how many people there are). The players in the square are moving to get the ball but once they catch the ball they need to go tap the cone that is furthest away from them. Add a cone behind the square to make it harder.
The aim of the drill is to prevent the players from all crowding around the ball. To advance the drill add defenders in one at a time depending on how skilled the players are.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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