
Number each player up so that you have two or each number. Get the players to jog around including static and dynamic streches. On your whistle shout and number, the two players with that number should race in to the centre and attempt tp win the ball. The first player to pass you the ball wins.
Increase difficulty by shouting multiple numbers or by reducing the amount of balls in teh central hoop.
This practice has no coaching points
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