Set up 12 x 20 grid(pitch)
group of 4 players in line across the pitch.
Jog in line across the pitch
Coach blows whistle players drop to floor and stand straight back up and carry on jogging.
Coach to repeat 2 or 3 times across grid
quick down and up(bounce)
listening to instructions
teamwork(staying in line)
progession 1 player calls command instead of coach
players say together "ready, ready, up!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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