Players need to get into groups of 3 with one ball in each group.
Number the players 1, 2 and 3.
The area can be either the whole or 1/2 a pitch.
When no.1 has the ball no.2 has to run in a straight line until no.1 passes the ball.
Once no.2 has received the ball player no.3 has to make a run.
Players can run anywhere on the pitch.
Several groups can be doing this same drill at the same time. This will then force players to keep their heads up and look around them at all times to avoid a collision.
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