Set up a triangle about 5m apart Have 2 balls ready if you are feeding Player moves across laterally from green to ornage a receives a catch Player then drops ball and runs towards front cone - where he/she receives another catch Looking for quick change of direction and taking the catches Make sure you start from alternate sides each time
Short and quick footwork Open foot and hips as you are catching - maybe even cross-over step Change direction with small steps to get to front cone
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