A good game for finishing sessions as it is short and fast paced. Play twice for 4 minutes at a time.
Play with normal rules, however each time an error is made the player must leave the court and do 5 press ups before then coming back into play to rejoin the game.
Challenge your team to see who can get the most intercepts.
Focus on timing/intercepts. Practice staying closely with the player you are marking.
Good footwork, turn and look down the court first priority
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