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| Head, Shoulders, Toes |
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- Players in pairs facing each other; each pair with a ball.
- Pairs are spaced 3-4 yards from each other.
- For correct spacing between partners, players should extend their arms toward each other and players should be able to lightly touch finger tips.
- Place the ball directly in between each partner.
- The players put their arms down and wait for directions from the coach.
- Once the players are properly spaced, the coach begins to shout out parts of the body and the players react. For example: If the coach shouts "head" the players touch their head with both of their hands, if the coach shouts "knees" the players touch both of their knees (the same for toes, shoulders, nose etc.).
- The coach continues to shout body parts and at some point, the coach shouts "ball". When the coach shouts "ball", each player (partner) tries to gain possession of the ball lying in front of him/her.
- After the struggle for the ball, the player that does not win possession of the ball must do 5 step ups (or 5 jumping jacks or push ups ... some consequence to get back into the game.)
- After the player that does not have possession of the ball completes his/her consequence, the players space themselves again by touching finger tips.
- After the coach shouts a few body parts called, the coach again shouts "ball" and the players struggle for possession of the ball. (Consequences again for the player not in possession of the ball).
- The challenge continues until the coach decides to change the rules (see below) or start practice.
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| Coaching Points |
- Have a tournament where winners compete against winners and losers are eliminated from the tournament.
- Last player winning possession of the ball, wins the tournament.
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| Competition, Variations& Restrictions: |
- Change the definition of the body parts so when the coach shouts "ball", it really means "head" so the players should touch their head, and when the coach shouts "head", it really means ball and the players immediately try and gain possession of the ball.
- Under the above scenario, if a player touches/grabs the ball when coach shouts "ball", he/she has to complete a consequence.
- Same game as above but the players are spaced standing back to back.
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