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Golden Child The shooters of the team will be shooting the goals at the beginning. This will be roatated as the game goes on. The remaining people will be running around the goal third trying to make it back to the start. When a goal is scored the player must reamin in the position they are in. The last player is known as the 'golden child', when it is their turn they need to run as quickly as possible to save everyone that did not make it back to the start. When completed play again with different shooters.
The aim of this activity is to enhance shooting ability, gain endurance and work together as a team. Ensure there is encourgament from team mates and myself. Assist the shooters with their technique.
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