Create a grid approximately 20x20. Spit players to the four corners of the grid.
PROGRESSION
On the coaches call players begin dribbling the ball. Players need to perform a stop and start in each side of the grid before returning to their starting position and taking a shot towards the red cone. The first player to knock the ball down wins.
STOP AND START MOVES
1. Pull Push
2. High wave
3. Fake inside cut
4. 180 turn
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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