Divide player into two teams, give players on each team corresponding numbers and send each team to a sideline. The coach calls out numbers and members of the two sides sprint towards the ball (using the proper footwork to approach the ball). The first side to get it goes on offense and the other side on defense.
Communication is key.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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