Players work in pairs and move around the court, trying to keep dribbling to a minimum.
Before being allowed to make a pass the ball must pass through a gate, the next player must then also pass the ball back through a gate of the other colour.
Players progress like this until they have made 6 passes.
After completing 6 passes players sprint around the outside of the court to the back of the queue for the other group.
Progression:
Players must both pass using a chest pass, then a bounce pass.
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