The player with the ball runs forward and kicks the ball on for their team mate to come from an on side position and recovers the ball, taking it at pace.
The type of kick used is determined by the coach, who calls out either chip or grubber, at the last possible moment.
The player then runs on and hands the ball off the player in the next group.
The next group repeats the drill.
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