Suitable sized square in relation to the number of players. two 3-4 ft end zones placed at either end of the area. Can begin with or without the ball.
Introduce players to the game by telliing them they are robbers and you (the coach) are a cop. Robbers must try and make it from one end zone to another without being tagged by a cop. If a robber is tagged or has their ball kicked out of the area they become a cop.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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