Group in pairs, with one ball per pair. Station each pair at every other disc. Number the players 1 and 2. Place a disc in the center of the circle.
On the command "one" each player 1 must dribble towards the disc in the center of the circle, around the cone, and back to his partner. Repeat for player 2.
Use the inside of the foot to hook the ball around the disc when turning. Accelerate out of the turn.
Dribble to the middle cone and then to the person on your right.
Players must shout the name of the person they intend to dribble to before they reach the center disc.
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