Position players in 2 lines on each side of the area as shown in the diagram. Number each player from 1-6.
This game is a throw back to the Disney classic, Bedknobs and Broomsticks. The coach calls out a number between 1 and 6. The numbered player from each team must run around the outside of the field and through the goal at the top or bottom of the diagram onto the field of play.
The coach serves a ball into the middle of the area. Players must compete to win the ball and attempt to dribble or shoot the ball through the goal at the opposite end of the area from which they entered.
Serve the ball to one player. Tell attacker to stop the ball, then fake like he is trying to dodge the other player.
Call 2 numbers to make a 2 v 2 game, with both players of a team having to touch the ball before scoring.
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