three boxes set out next to each other,
stage 1: three play in box one, none in box two, 1 in box three.
players must pass three times in box 1, then two of the three can move to box two, two passes than go dribble into the last box and pass to the waiting player. Then the process repeats the other way.
TEST: will the kids swap running players or will the same two run each time
Stage 2: enter the cat fish
Two boys behind the box with 3, 1 behind the box with two, everytime the first three passes are made, the catfish has to chase the players and try to get the ball.
The players with the ball have move quickly down the field to get the ball to the end player where it is safe. He then joins the back of the queue and process swaps.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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