Big Booty
Big Booty is a rhythm and focus exercise in which players sit in a circle, each assigned a number, and chant a pattern that passes focus from one number to another. The player called "Big Booty" leads the chant, and players who break the rhythm rotate to the end. The exercise trains group timing, concentration, and the ability to perform under pressure.
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