Needed? 16 cones, goal, goalie, 5 players, balls
How? Player at the ball pile passes the ball to the first box, player inside the box tries to keep it between the cones and passes it to the next box. This repeats till ball gets to the last box, that player take the ball and dribbles to goal for a shot. (not pictured)
Advanced:
Have player run into the box from a cone plaed outside the box. This works on receptions on the move and helps with running on the field.
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