Spot shooting (in pairs) Set out five cones around the basket. Player must shoot from one and then move to the next cone and continue shooting for 1 minute ( players must not shoot from same spot twice in a row). The player's partner will be rebounding for them. After 1 minute they swap roles. Rebounder keeps score. (remember 1 basket = 2 points)
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