Player(s) dribble from one cone to the other.
They work on taking touches with the interior and exterior of both feet.
They commence by taking a touch with the interior of one foot and then pushing the ball out with the exterior of the other foot before bring the ball back with the interior of the same foot and repeating with the exterior of the other foot.
Player(s) work from one cone and back to the other.
Look for good body movement along with the touches, ensuring good side steps are being taken along with the touches on the ball.
knees should be bent with players keeping a good low centre of gravity and heel contact should be avoided.
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