NB on midline some cones closer together + 1 goal on inside
Goal: Push / Pull games, improving balance, core strength
Push/pull fight
* couples, 1 stick horizontal
* see turf for playing area
* couple in middle, holding both the stick
* games of 30 sec!! Then rest.
* first pushing: trying to push person over his own backline
* then pulling :trying to pull them over your line
* change opponents after each game. Let everybody play everybody.
Tips around pushing/pulling:
* one feet forward, 1 feet backwards
* bent your knees
* don't laugh otherwise you lose your strength
* take little steps while pushing /pulling
* when pushing lean towards line you have to get the person over.
* when pulling hang towards the line you have to get the person
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