Players must run through the cones with the ball under control.
When they reach the final cone they have one final touch to set the ball and then they must shoot into the far corner.
After shooting players collect the other players' ball and then dribble to the back of the other line.
No dawdling, after using their final touch to set themselves up players should shoot immediately.
It sounds obvious but make sure players are aware of others around them - no body likes getting a ball in the back of the head.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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