The object of the game is for player 1 to lose his shadowing partner, player 2. Player 2 must dribble at speed, tracking player 1.
When the coach shouts out, "Who you gonna call?" The kids reply "Ghostbusters!" At this point everyone freezes.
The coach should gauge the distance between partners as a measurement of their success.
Encourage players to look up between touches to track their opponent.
Push the ball 2-3 feet in front of you between touches.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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