Distance will vary dependent on age Divide players into teams of 3 Each team will need 6 balls, three balls are placed at each end The goal of the game is to get all 6 balls into the bucket (defined by the four cones) Players dribble the ball into the bucket and use the bottom of their foot to stop the ball and then run to the other side Once they tag the player on the other side, then that player will repeat the process The first team to get all 6 balls into the bucket wins
After the race, you can leave the balls in the bucket and proceed to "Empty the Bucket"
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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