Set up a large square and put three cones to form a triangle in the centre.With all players in the playing area, have some players with a ball – the cops, and half as many without a ball – the robbers.
Instructions
The robbers have to try and win a ball from one of the cops. If the robber wins the ball, they attempt to score by stopping it in the centre “bank”. If the robber manages to do that, the cop who lost the ball also becomes a robber. Play continues until the last player with a ball wins.
Key learns:
Cops should keep the ball close, with their heads up so the players are aware of the robbers. If the ball is lost, recover quickly and fight to win it back before the robber puts it in the bank. Robbers should move quickly from defence to attack to avoid other players and control the ball into the bank.
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