Two starting points with 8 players in each line. First player hits the ball against bounce board, control the back bounce (either receiving back stick or front stick) and dribble to the left around a tire. Tap dribble around the tire and onto the line of tires. Tap dribble zig zag through the three tires and lift the ball over the noodle. Entering the circle at an angle, aim and shoot.
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