- Player dribbles a slalom through the cones continuously
- Partner or coach shouts a cone color and player immediately dribbles on a sprints to and around the cone
- Player dribbles back and continues the slalom
- Be sure player is performing drill at maximum speed
- Cones can be numbered if different colors are not an option
- Beginner Variation: once cone is called, player leaves ball and sprints around cone then returns to dribbling
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