Two players are competing to manoeuver around the sticks or cones and get over the line.
Set up sticks (or cones) on the pitch as shown in the video.
Players line up in two lines and on the coaches signal/whistle players begin the drill.
Keep your shoulders up and square.
Push through with outside leg.
Control your speed and shorten your stride as you approach the sidestep.
Be competitive!
Move the start point further away from the first stick or cone.
On the starting cue players have to go to ground and then get back up
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