Divide into groups of 7, one ball, four cones and one defender's strip/bib per group.
(A) kicks a tumble punt out in front of (B), who picks up running out
Juniors can simply run and handball to the feet of the player
(B) picks up and sees leading options (1) and (2). There is a red defender (3) trying to cover these players so (B) must choose the best option to kick to.
(B) must look long first as this will gain the most yards. If the longer option is covered, go short
(1) and (2) should not lead to the same spot - if (1) leads short, (2) drops back
Optional how much contact you allow the defender to apply. Can range from implied pressure to full marking contest and tackling
Whoever receives the ball out of (1) and (2) then handballs back to (B) who has continued running after their kick
The non-receiver out of (1) and (2) must block defender (3) if possible
(B) then kicks to stationary (C), who backpedals then kicks with a sideways switch to (D).
(D) plays-on and same as (B), must choose the best option from the middle players (1) or (2) - the same players who provided options for (B) previously, and guarded by the same red defender (3).
Whoever receives the ball out of (1) or (2) then handballs back to (D) who has continued running after their kick
Again, the non-receiver of (1) and (2) provides a shepherd
(D) kicks to stationary (A) to complete the loop.
Players at stations (A), (B), (C) and (D) progress to the station they give to. The 3 players in the middle compete for 4-6 contests before swapping.
