All of the players start at either the top or bottom of the grid. The coach starts as the Shark in the middle channel and has to stay within the blue cones at all times. The Minnows have to dribble their soccer ball through the channel without the Shark stealing their soccer ball. If the Minnow has their ball stolen, they then become a Shark with the coach. The last Minnow standing is the winner!
- Keep the soccer ball under control with little touches and when the space appears, drive through the channel with slightly bigger touches. - Keep your head up!
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