4 players lined up width wise (equal distance)
1 player starts by throwing the ball into the wall and catching the return to then turn and pass the ball to the next player in line all the way to the other side via every player.
Every player should try to run into the space to receive the ball.
When the ball gets to the end the exercise repeats in the opposite direction.
Players should try to turn in the air to land in the direction of the next pass.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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