Players in pairs, inside a small area. One player starts, and has to tag partner's shins/shoes. When they tag, roles reverse. Players are not allowed to turn away or run. Progress by having everyone playing in a big group: start with 3 lives, tag a shin = win a life. Get tagged = lose a life. Lose all lives = do 10 star jumps / burpees.
Stay on your toes, make quick movements with one leg at a time.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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