Teams of 5/6 Start ball at one end, players advace forward- team in support with ready hands. Coach calls "PASS" and the ball is passed- players must keep moving. When coach calls "BANG" ball carrier changes direction and attempts to score- other players become chasing defenders. PROGRESSION Rather than just calling pass coach calls "LEFT" or "RIGHT"
Ready hands Do not stop to pass or catch Hands follow to target
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