Make one large 20m x 20m grid.
Players work individually and must run in any direction in the grid, trying to avoid contact by running into space.
When the coach calls stop, all players must be at least 1m from the nearest player.
Ball in two hands. Players should always be looking for space.
Progression:
Change the rules so that players must be 2m or more apart.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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