Players line up in a line, arm length apart, and do the exercises that the coach calls out: Jug on spot High knees Lunges Kick bum Fast feet (on spot) Down (on front) Back (on back) Up Jump Burpee On coaches call of GO, players to run to a designated spot and back (approx. 15-20m away)
Start slow (1/4 pace) and then build up intensity through 3-4 rounds. Spend 5-8 min on this Coaches to join in and make it fun by 'lagging' behind and mucking up the exercise.
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