
Split players into 4 small groups. Each group on a corner of small grid. Pass anti-clockwise then run to the back of the team to which you have passed to.
Encourage passing across the body and pointing fingers to target. Receivers make a target. Encourage passing and circuit to go quicker. Change to clockwise to develop passing to right and left.
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