Players line up as shown in diagram - start using 2 balls
Player with the ball runs out to the circle, turns left and passes (90 degree turn) to front of next line
Player "follows" the pass to the back of the line
Next player with the ball runs out and turns left
AIM: all players to get back to their starting line
FOCUS: Main focus is for all players to turn left!! Purpose of the game is changing direction to avoid a tackler
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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