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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls
- Cones
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player starts standing beside their ball, spaced evenly within the area
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area, 1 ball per player positioned beside each player
Instructions
- Stand beside the ball with the leading foot closest to it.
- Step over the ball with the leading foot.
- Use the back foot's sole to roll the ball in the direction of the step.
- Cushion the ball with the inside of the leading foot.
- Repeat the maneuver in the opposite direction by changing the leading leg.
- Progress initially with the ball stationary, then increase speed over time.
- Incorporate additional ball manipulation moves as proficiency increases.
Coaching Points
- Maintain close control of the ball.
- Keep head up; only glance down when necessary.
- Master the technique and speed of the maneuver.
- Stay light on feet with slightly bent knees.
- Develop rhythm and flow in movements.
- Gradually increase speed and fluency of the move.
- Focus on balance, coordination, and ball feel.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Perform the drill with added ball manipulation moves.
2. Increase the speed requirement at which players must execute the feints.
Make it easier:
1. Slow down the maneuver for better control.
2. Perform the move with a stationary ball before adding movement.
3. Allow players to focus on one direction before alternating.
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