At opposite ends of the pitch mark 2 planets (circle of disc cones) with 10 aliens (tall cones) in each Split the kids in 2 teams and stand them by one planet Place 1 ball for every 2 players in the middle of the 2 planets On the word go the teams have to run to the middlle get a football and try to kill the other team's aliens by knocking down the cone Nobody is allowed in the planets (the circles)
If you don't have a ball tackle somebody in the other team pass with inside of foot for accuracy hit the middle of the ball to keep it low
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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