- Split players into teams of 3-4 - 1 ball per team - Mark out a zig-zag course with >5yd spacing for each turn - 1 at a time players navigate the course and return down the middle to pass ball to next player in line - 1st team to complete wins!
COACHING POINTS: - Big touches iout of feet nto space to cover ground quickly - Slow down and keep close control for turns
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