Set up rectangular grid. Place the pyramid cones in various places inside the grid
On "Go!" players run around the island, trying not to fall in the water (outside the grid) or run into any sharks (the cones). On "Pass!," they try to knock over as many cones as possible in 30 seconds.
Progression: Change drill so that it has parents and players passing ball together, trying to avoid the sharks
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