Defend Your Friend
Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups
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Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups
Quick Info
Equipment Required
Coloured Bibs
Spots or markers
Markers
Bibs or fabric strips
Cones for centre spots
Cones
Coloured bibs or bands
Spot Markers
Sun Markers
Coloured spots/markers
Mats
Spots/markers
Bibs/Tags
Bibs
Bibs or tags
Central markers/spots
Stopwatch
Team bibs
Stopwatch or timer
Tails or bands
Cones or spots
Bibs or coloured bands
Spots or cones
Whistle
Dish Cones
Whistles
Tag rugby tails or ribbon strips
Bibs or bands
Spot markers or cones
Tails or tags
Cones or spot markers
Tails (bibs tucked in waistband)
Cones for boundaries
Bibs for tails
Collection bag
Collection Baskets
Suitable For
Suitable Sports
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