4 players start at the same time dribbling towards the first cone (A) and pushes the ball back, second player, third player, etc. When back on first player to run with ball to the second cone (B) and finally the 3th cone (C).
second drill, player tries to reach the cone, other player tries to intercept the ball.
Swap players from positions from time to time
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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