PHYSICAL LITERACY ACTIVITY Bib tag game with players moving around in a desiged area trying to avoid thier bib being taken off. Players have a ball carrying in their hands, bib tucked in as a tail on the side (not behind) Place floating players (target players), act as helpers looking to collect then return passes from players with a tail Players challenged to keep their tails safe whilst trying to score points by passing to target player then getting return pass If your tail is pulled out, hold ball in your hands opening out your legs, wait for someone to roll a ball through your legs to return into the game NB: A player is not allowed to pass to the same target player consecutively, this encourages them to be aware and look around for another target player. Players cannot leave the area, if they do same consequences apply as being out or on. Players encouraged to keep safe by RUNNING & DODGING Work on various movements running backwards, sideways and etc
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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