All players have a ball each.
The catchers have to try and touch one of the players without bibs. If they succeed in doing so then that person has to stand still and put their ball on their head.
People that are standing still (stuck in the mud) can only be freed by someone going through their legs.
Note: All players should be dribbling whenever they are moving (improve handing and ball confidence).
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