Coaches setups up three sets of cones that are then numbered 1,2,3. For this game, it can be done with or without a ball and it an elimination game. Players stand at 1 and the coach then yells 2. Players race to line 2. Last two players to line 2 sit down. Coach continues to pick lines until you are down to a winner. You can then do this with a ball and players must stop the ball on the line to complete the move.
Listen for the number Coaches can visually trick players by pointing at one line, but verbally calling another.
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