Done with two or more groups simultaneously. (If only one group - run it from centre circle, in centre of court). C is the feeder. WA lines up behind WD who stands behind transverse line. WA comes round for C pass, feeds it back, then leads to the left/right for a secondary pass. Passes ball back to C, then leads back behind WD for a lob pass from C. Repeat 5 x then swap players.
To teach players non-traditional lead/setup, and encorage second and third phase play at centre passes.
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