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Ball Control Gates

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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve each player’s controlling technique while turning with the ball.

 

Field Preparation:
  Entire group divided into pairs
  20 x 20 Yards
  Supply of Balls and Cones

 

Coaching Points:  
Sequence:

  Pass ball back and forth using outside of foot down working down slalom. Work back.
  Pass ball back and forth using inside of foot down working down slalom. Work back.
  Player serves 2 hands for partner to half volley back using inside of the foot.
  Player serves 2 hands for partner to full volley back using inside of the foot.
  Player serves 2 hands for partner to chest then volley back using inside of the foot.
  Player serves 2 hands for partner to head back.






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