-Inside player starts with the ball. Forward rolls it to partner through the gate, who forward rolls it back.-Outside player then directs which of the next gates the will move to. Inside player can only roll the ball, before forward rolling it through the next gate to the outside player and back again.Time limit of 30 seconds. Keep count.
-If there is an uneven number, have one player substitute each time.-Keep score
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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