Add an extra feeder to the Follow ball part 1 practice and an extra ball as well - in each queue the 1st person should have the ball.
Both players with the ball are working together as a team- and must not release the ball until each other is ready.
Players need to land 1-2 before releasing the ball.
Encourage players to be ready to recieve the ball with hands out in front, watching the ball and the player.
Players must communicate with one another in order to keep both balls moving effectively at the same time.
Encourage players to move at pace.
Progression:
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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