Players are working in threes with 1 ball per group, using the wall.
Standing 2 metres away from the wall the 1st player throws a strong pass against the wall (flat and fast), drives to the ball and meets it in the air -receiving rotating and releasing (3Rs) to the next player for them to do the same.
Flat and fast pass
Definite drive (don't dawdle)
Whole body turn in one movement.
Quick release to next player.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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