In 2 groups
Players jump over hurdles
Players dribble ball through cones and back to start using quick feet and light touches using the inside and outside of the foot
Players sprint to poles. Sidestep in and out of the poles
Coach pass ball into player who then strikes first time at goal
Player runs back to the start and the process continues
Next player goes after player in front begins at the poles
Correct technique through each section
Call for ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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