in pairs the worker runs out to touch the circle edge and then runs back in to receive the ball after which they return the ball to the feeder.
The worker should then run out to the edge of the circle again (different place) and returns to catch the next ball.
The feeder should try and make the worker stretch and not wait for them to be in position, under the post, to throw the ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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