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DESCRIPTION

Players separated to four station as shown in the image.

PROGRESSION

All four players dribble simultaneously towards the red cones. As soon as they approach the red cones they perform a change of direction backwards towards the white cone.

CHANGES OF DIRECTION

Hook turn
U turn step over (run to the player on the opposite side)
Pull push behind (run to the player on the side)

COACHING POINTS

Changing direction
Speed on the move
Vision
Awareness on the opponents position
Shielding the ball

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