BEGINNER 

• Have players grouped into 2-4 lines depending on numbers (aim for 4-5 players per line if possible), with lines spread out evenly across the floor and operating side-to-side (east-west) in orientation.  If any line has uneven numbers, the line(s) with less players will have to have somebody go twice in order to make things even.

• Place pylons on the ground to mark the start of each line, leaving enough space for there to be a straight line of players behind the pylon without being impeded by the side-boards.  Place another pylon near the opposite side boards with enough room for players to circle around the pylon without running into the boards.

• *Variation#1 (5 min):  "Single Pylon."  At the sound of the whistle the first player in each line races around the pylon without a ball (Variation #1A), or with a ball (Variation #1B).  All players take their turn racing around the pylon, sitting down in line once complete (the coach also has the option to add multiple reps through the relay for a cardio effect).  Another option is to replace the pylon with a coach or volunteer player who is allowed to try to strip the ball as the player runs around them (Variation #1C).

• Players in line are not allowed to leave until the player ahead of them crosses the starting pylon and if they do coaches can force them to stop for the amount of time they gained in their head start.  If any player drops their ball during the relay they must go and retrieve the ball and finish going around the pylon before returning to line.  The first team with everyone sitting down wins the relay race. 

*Most common error = players not cradling tight to their body