Set up 12 x 20 grid(pitch) group of 4 players in line across the pitch. Jog in line across the pitch Coach blows whistle players drop to floor and stand straight back up and carry on jogging. Coach to repeat 2 or 3 times across grid
quick down and up(bounce) listening to instructions teamwork(staying in line) progession 1 player calls command instead of coach players say together "ready, ready, up!
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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