Create a square with 2 different coloured cones in 2 corners opposite each other. the aim of the game is for there to be one evader and one chaser, the goal is for the chaser to tag the evader however. the chaser can cut through the square by going through the two gates once the players get tags reset and switch roles
Agility and Speed are necessary Use fakes to get the defender to go one way
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