In 20x20 yrd grid with 4 corners marked out with cones
Players, with ball each, dribble around inside of grid, avoiding each other
When coach calls out number players dribble 2 that no. corner, 1st player inside grid with ball under control wins point
Change of speed/direction
Maintain control of ball - doesn't count if ball rolls out of area
Head up - exploit space
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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