Split in to smaller groups depending on numbers Work on "Duck and Clean" Technique Player starts on the floor on the orange cone Pops up runs around Orange cone "The Gate" Approach- Low body position, hit under the bag and driver up and forwards Out come- Players should end up on the floor on top of the bag Reason- By taking the opposition player of his feet he will be out of the game Progression- go live as per diagram
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