2 lines on the baseline, with the coach in the middle.
The coach will roll the ball down the middle of the court.
Both players will run and dive on the ball. The player that gets the ball is on offence and the other player on defence.
They will attack the basket from the side they came from.
First player to score wins.
Looking for players to compete against each other.
A lot of encouragement trying to install a never give up attitude.
Have a few players lined up ready to go straight after - with a fast rotation to ensure everyone is working hard!
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