2 lines behind each other between cones. Coach out front as defender. Each child in line on right has a ball. Ball carrier runs forward to defender, other player runs out too but slightly behind. Before defender touches ball carrier, b/c passes to other player. So person with the ball commits the defender before passing. Player runs full speed & scores. Next two & so on & so on
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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