Shuttles while running with the point of the stick on the floor. First red and then white.
The point of this it to see who's running action is smooth while running in the zaal but also to see who keeps running at 100% instead of slowing down to make it easier. After this the girls can start passing and warming up.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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