This is a warm up game that is used to raise the heart rates of the children.
Using half the pitch, nominate 2 catchers, the aim of the game is to touch as many as the runners before they reach the otherside of the pitch.
If a runner get touched or tagged, thye join the catchers.
Last man standing.
Encourgae the kids to undertsand the concept of touch or tags.
Attackers;
Find Space.
Use footwork.
Speed.
Heads up.
Defenders;
Using strategy to get as many of the runners as possible.
Focus on not being beaten by footwork (watch runners hips not feet)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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