1. Tell players to get into pairs with one ball and to choose a box. 2. Each pair plays a 1v1 for 3 minutes. Score by carrying over opponents baseline. 3. Pairs self-record number of points. 3. Winners move up one box, loser moves down one box. 4. Play new opponent for another 3 minutes etc.
1. Don't tell them which end is the king of the 1v1 until they have stood in a box. 2. To work out the number of 1v1 boxes needed, half the number of players in the group. Will need a coach to join in as a player if odd number.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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