6 players and 1 ball in a coned area.
Player A leads with the ball, and the other 5 players follow.
Player A runs and changes direction within the coned area.
Coach shouts change and player A passes the ball to player B to become the leader.
The drill continues and player A joins the back of the line.
The drill is continuous until all players have lead the line.
Encourage full use of the coned area.
Quick feet to change direction.
Good pass to next player on change over.
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