Square box min6m max12m across, with tyre in the middle. A player PUSHES the ball hard against the tyre, from no closer than 3m, aiming for it to bounce and leave the box (1point). The other players must react and stop the ball from going out of the area. Start with 1 ball then add more
Progression: As shown, Split players into small teams of 2-3, with a quarter of the square each as a wide goal they must defend. -1 point if you let a ball through your goal.
PUSH: Step, drag, push.
Improve aim: step towards the tyre, drag the ball in a straight line for as long as possible, finish pointing stick at tyre.
Improve speed: bigger step & twist torso.
RECEIVE: Move feet first, or even turn and run alongside the ball, controlling on the run.
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