Set up as shown with cones evenly spaced out.
The distance between the cones can be modified depending on your players abilities.
Player(s) dribbles through the cone performing 2 touches with the interior and 2 touches with the exterior.
Look for good ball contact with the interior and exterior.
Touches should take the player sideways yet forward.
Look for good side steps, orchestrated by the foot off the ball.
Work predominantly on the left foot and then change to right foot or work on left foot going one way and right foot on the way back.
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