15 Min Agility Poles
- One person runs around each pole in a Zig Zag form.
- Each person is to weave through the poles without touching them
- This exercise is to improve the players agility by changing direction and being quick on his fet.
- Modifications will be made by coach to make it harder and test the players ability
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