Start in a supine position
Set 1:
- Run to cone B, fall down
- BD run to cone A, fall down
- Run to cone B - 10 Burpees
- Sprint to cone C
- Bear crawl to cone D
- Crab crawl to cone E
- Sprint 20m
Set 2:
- Run to cone B, fall down
- BD run to cone A, fall down
- Run to cone B : 10 push ups
- Sprint to cone C: walking lunges to cone D
- Backward crab crawl to cone E
- Sprint to cone F
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