Main phase
Lets Go Dribbling
The group is positioned inside a square. Each player has a ball. The players dribble their ball around the square using the instep, outside, toes, laces and heel of the foot. The exercise is started slowly but the pace is increased as the players get more comfortable with the ball.
Entire Group, Area 20 x 20 yards, Cones or Flag poles, Supply of Balls
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