Coach should first lead all the players through the course to familiarize single file. "Follow the Leader"
Progress: Evenly distribute players to each corner. The first player from each group runs their section of the course. When they arrive at the next group a waiting player continues through the next section of the course relay race style.
Change directions multiple times throughout the drill.
Minefield: Creativity/Reaction
Diagonal: Cut Then Burst
Zig Zag: Quick Small Steps
Offset: Sprint
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