Three TeamsFirst player places ball between your knees: Drive up and around cone then back, pass ball using legs to next player in line. Depending on number of players is how many times each team runs through excercise First team to finish wins Variation: Use a hoola hoop around waist instead of ball between legs
Fun excercise to help team work Ensure upper body strong and upright
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