Two groups of players start on the back line. Player dribbles with the ball through the cones and shoots at goal from the top of the circle. (Make sure that the shot is from straight in front of the goal, not from an angle, because the shot might hit the group on the other side.)
Alternate sides.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
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