In the diagram there are 2 teams, The blue team and the black team. The blue team aim to pass the ball around the outside to one another. The Black team will perform dynamic exercises without the ball. I.e. high knees, squats, side steps, jumps. Alternate teams. Progressions: 1. Outside players aim to pass through and or link with inside players. 2. Competition - If the players perform a technique well they will be awarded points for their team. 3. Middle has a ball each.
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