Set up 4 cones in a square, 3m apart
3 players start on different corners (leaving the top right corner free).
The player at the bottom right runs to the free corner to receive the ball from the Player at the top left.
The player at the bottom left runs to the now free corner to receive the ball.
In this way players move around the square anticlockwise.
Once they have made it back to their starting position, reverse the direction.
The player passing the ball:
Receiver:
As soon as the receiver turns and looks over their shoulder the next player can move.
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