Players attempt to reach other side of swamp by dribblig with control. Ball must be close to earn point. Coach throws lava (bibs) out of volcano. If hit player or ball start again. Coach passes ball to hit players from side. If hit, start again. Players hit by ball or lava could could join passing team on the side.
Keep ball close. Can you drag ball to side of lava on floor. Keep your head up whilst dribbling.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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