Set up 2 channels, one with staggered cones for the players to use as pointers, then an open channel next to it for the kids to run and pas down to check learning. Players to work in pairs. Player 1 (blue) starts with the ball and player 2 (grey) will start by running on to the ball. Once Player 2 reaches their next cone, Player 1 will then start running to receive a flat pass and then stop on their next cone. This process to be repeated until they reach the end of the channel. Once they reach the end, the players are to run down the channel at the side, passing and running as they go, and then resume starting positions/join the back of the lines.
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