Split the players into two teams. Place flat cones in the field as shown in the image. Each player facing eachother.Players react to the coaches call, e.g blue! Blue players need to run towards the sideline while the red players will try to catch them. Add variations like starting facing away from the eachother, lying face down and sprinting around two cones .
Reaction Speed mastery Balance Keep head up Awareness
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