
Passing pattern A-B-C. A-B (ground pass) B-C (aerial pass) C (Beat the mannequin+finish) Rotation A-B-C-A. One side first, then switch. Notes: Set point system. If preferred, two teams and compete. Instead of shot from C, exit left to cross C-B
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