Split the group into equal teams. Set the cones up as shown in the diagram.
On the whistle players dribble around the cones, when they reach the end the dribble straight back to the end of the queue.
The player then has to roll the ball through the legs of their team to the person at the front of the queue.
Use different types of dribbles. Dribble to first cone, touch it then change hands and dribble backwards. Use a change of pace.
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