Each player with a ball. Opposing corner players dribble towards center cone and perform action that coach calls out. Next corners go. Taking turns. Feints, Stepovers, Scissors, Cuts, Cruyffs, Chops, Pullbacks. Progression to pass to opposite side with a passive defender. Practice turning with ball.
Maximize touches on ball.
Check shoulder for defender. Call for ball. Player passing should say 'Turn' or 'Man On'.
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