Point of the games is for the "fish" (players with the ball) to dribbling between the islands. While the "sharks" (players without the ball) try to tackle the "fish."
Rules
- Sharks are not allowed in the islands.
- Sharks can only tackle on player at one time.
- Once a fish has been tackled they are out.
- Last two standing become sharks. Then repeat drill.
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