The player in the middle passes the ball to the outside player and then runs through the centre to the other side of the cones, looking to receive the ball back.
Once they've received the return pass they then do the same thing on the way back on the other side.
After 1 minute rotate players - outside players come inside and inside players go outside.
Look for fast running from the middle players, as they aim to overtake the outside player and be in a position to receive the return ball.
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