Grid 10x10
Numbers 18+
Ages: 9+
Balls: 6
1) Run across and place ball down about 1 metre in front of player on other side of grid.
2) Player straddles ball - picks it up - holds it close to back shoulder - runs low across to other side of grid - places ball 1 metre in front of next player.
3) As above but roll ball in gently rather than place down.
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