Setup:
Columns of 3 cones in enough to divide the team into 2-3 players at each end cone (10yrds between cones)
Players progress ball forward and move around cone/opposing player to the other end
* Side step move
* Stepover move same foot push
* Scissor opposite foot push
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COD and return to same side
* Inside foot turn
* Outside foot turn
* Cryuff turn
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