On coach's command players race around other island and back. Both teams go at the same time and can go around either side. First team back wins a point. Vary the command each time: Without ball - run, run backwards, hop... With ball - dribble, girls/boys only, anyone wearing orange socks/hats etc. Progression: Add a defender (player or coach) in the middle. If defender takes balls, go back and get a new one.
Stick on ball, ball in front of feet. LOOK UP!
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