5 players working with 1 ball in a grid 20 by 20 meters, working on their grubber kicks and punts.
One player stands on each corner of the grid. Players must kick the ball to each other whilst the player in the middle attempts to intercept the ball.
If the kick is intercepted the kicker becomes the chaser.
Correct kicking techniques.
Correct catching or pick-up techniques
Ball must not go outside of grid.
Progression:
Add another defender and/or Increase grid size.
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