Players with a ball start in one of four diferent coloured squares. Coach calls out a colour and players must attempt to cross into the corresponding box before the bulldog kicks their ball away. If player losses ball for any reason, includind kicking it out themselves, they retreive their ball, place it to the side and join the bulldog. The bulldog(s) must start in a box of their choosing. Game ends when there are no players left.
Keep the ball close, little touches Kicking wildly while attempting to knock the ball away is not acceptable. Correct this to prevent injuries Players must stop with the ball inside the box otherwise they are still in play.
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