Players in pairs - with one ball between the two of them
Gates scattered throughout the grid.
PLayer with ball has to dribble through as many consecutuive gates as possible wothout the ball being stolen.
If partner steals ball, then roles reverse.
Progressions/Adaptations
This practices is all about staying on the ball as an indivudual; being able to stay on the ball under pressure.
There should be lots of twisting, turning, and changing direction
Changing speed to 'get away' from DF
Awareness of space (open gates)
Use of different turns/1vs1 moves to evade DFs
Disguise, fakes - exagerate the movement. Tell a lie with your body.
Use of body
Ball protection skills and shielding
Note - this practice will look messy and out of control, and players will more than likely lose the ball a lot to begin with.
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