Ball collect game. Players put into 4 teams or more. All the balls in the middle. If not enough numbers have 3 teams instead of 4.
1 player at a time from each team runs to the ball area in the middle and dribbles the ball back to their team. The next player then goes . Players cannot pass the ball, must dribble. The team with the most balls wins.
Aim to reinforce the ball carrying position and technique.
Coach may award bonus points for good technique
PROGRESSION: allow teams to steal balls from other teams piles not only the middle pile. Teams can not defend their balls.
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