Two passers (blue) start with the ball on the outside red cones.
Two workers (red) start on the blue cones. One worker goes one way around the outside cone and the other goes the other way around the cone.
As they reach the middle of the square they receive a pass from the passers and pass back to the player who passed the them.
Repeat 4 times and then change direction.
Eyes up, quick feet.
Look for a strong push off with relaxed knees, head and eyes up and at 45 degree angle. "See the body, see the ball".
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