Ball Handling - 4 to a group columns 1 - 4, coach names a combination and players must pass in that order e.g. 1, 3, 4, 2 or 1, 2, 4, 3. Tackle box - 1x attacker 1x defender attacker and defender start on opposite corners of the grid and run across the grid allowing tackles off both shoulders. Tennis balls in defenders hand to force wrap of arms in tackle
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