There are several variations to this warm-up:
1:
-In groups of 3, players must run around a grid and avoid running into other players
-once whistle is blown, player with ball must pass to one of 2 teammates. They cannot pass to a teammate less than 3 yards away
2:
-Same thing except now, once whistle is blown, player with ball must try to touch other 2 teammates on back with the ball
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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