In a circle players to dribble the ball in any direction without running into each other. Coach inside the circle to watch for players who kick the ball to far in front then challenge for the ball and have player gain possession back.
If control is kept by players pick at random to challenges players.
Can use other players to replace coach to make a game of last man standing with players challenging for the ball and kicking it out of the circle.
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