Main phase
Monster Trucks
The players pretend that their ball is a Monster truck. To start the engine they roll the ball back
and forth with the sole of the foot while making loud (revving sounds). On the coaches command
they drive their monster trucks around the grid. They must look ahead and around them to avoid
a collision with another Monster Truck. Have them drive slow and fast, reverse and stop on
demand.
Field Preparation
Entire Group, Area 20 x 20 yards, Cones or Flag poles, Supply of Balls
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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