Knee Wars Warm up to keep the players moving and changing different heights. Players stand in pairs with the aim of the game to try and touch the other persons knee, whilst trying to protect your own. 1 point for each tag Progression: Use a ball as an extra object to tag which is worth 10 points
moving on your toes quick decisions protect ball when introduced
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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