Two rows of three cones.
Players in 2 teams.
Each player has a ball
Start.
1.First player starts off moving the ball from the 1st cone to the 3rd cone, Taking as many touches as he can.
When he reaches the 3rd cone he turns and sprints back to the end of his line. As soon as the 1st player reaches the 2nd cone the 2nd players starts ect, ect until every player has gone.
2. Second time round as many touches but going backwards, dragging the ball sideways, any other skills. Around the cone and back.
3. Third time as few as touches as possible but always under control, and back
4. Forth time sprint from the 1st cone until the 2nd. Ball under control, then stop. Dribble to the 3rd cone, around and back.
5. Fifth drill. All players dribbling between the 2 rows of cones. Up and back.Under control and avoiding other players. Progression give 2 or more players task of still dribbling with their ball butt getting in the way of players.
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