Set out 2 coned off areas each side of the playing area (islands). 1 area to have lots of bibs and cones which are the 'treasure'. Appoint 2/3 defenders who are to defend the treasure by attempting to tag the players who are trying to take the treasure back to their island. If tagged, player must return to the island they had most previously left. Players cannot be tagged when they are on either island. Once all the treasure has been received, rotate the defenders. Progression Players to have a ball a their feet whilst playing as attackers.
-Can the players show agility to run past defenders -Can players show effective decision making to know when to run from their island. -Can players show close ball control. -Can players show a turn of pace.
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