1 player from each team runs to the middle grabs and item and dribbles back. This continues until all the balls are gone Once all the balls are gone 1 player from each team can then steal a ball from another team. They have 30 seconds before the game is over
Warn players to slow there speed down as they reach the middle, to avoid contact with other players Be aware that players will kick the ball back to their team and not dribble Make sure 1 player from each team goes at a time.
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