In this practice the defender passes the ball the player practising the skill.
The receiving player each player double steps over and drag the ball. After performing the skill the players role reverse.
The defenders should not run to fast and should run in a straight line to allow the player to perform and practice the skill.
If the players have mastered the skill of beating the players both ways the defenders can become more real and actually try and win the ball.
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