1) Run out (2 steps) turn and pop ball to a support player.
2) Run out (2 steps) turn and let support player take it out of your hands.
3) Run out - go to floor (facing support runner). Chest pass up to support.
Progression: Support player tells person in front which of the above he wants.
Start off with only two balls but progress to 4 when players are good enough
Communication is key
Keep eyes open, look out for other players working in the grid
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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