Dribble in D. When student reaches set of cones they should perform a skill i.e spin, lift, v drag ect.
When whistle blows students are to control ball, stop and wait for command from coach. When command complete they go back to dribbling
Commands:
10x squats
5x lunges each leg
4x open and close gates each leg
10 seconds high knees
10 seconds heel flicks
Progression:
Add in a change of pace with two whistle blows
stick on ball
look up
squat: Knees bent in line with toes, straight back, stick held out in front of body
Lunge: Knees bent in line with toes, straight back, stick held out in front of body, back knee inch off floor,
Open and close gates: 90 degree bent knee out and in
High knees: on balls of feet, quick movements, knees high ( hold stick out in front and try and reach stick height)
Heel flicks: balls of feet, heels to bum, toes pointed
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