Make 10 passes then:
1) Make figure 8 between legs.
2) Partner does the same after another 10.
3) 10 passes then throw ball up and make a 360deg turn to catch it before it hits the floor.
4) 10 passes then throw ball overhead and catch it behind back.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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