Create a grid of approximately 20x20. Split players to the four corners of the grid. Place a cone in the middle of the field representing the opponent.
PROGRESSION
Players 1,2 perform as a team. Players 3,4 perform as a team. On the coaches call players start dribbling the ball towards the red cone. As soon as they reach the cone they perform a stop and start move and sprint towards the opposite cone.
STOP AND START MOVES
1. Pull Push
2. High wave
3. Fake inside cut
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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