The queueing players must sprint and change direction before receiving the ball from the feeder.
Once they've received the pass the ball is then passed onto the receiver (red 2) who passes back to the feeder.
The feeder and receiver should rotate with the other players after two rotations.
Progression: a passive defender could be added to the first sprint.
After two rotations the defender becomes fully active.
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