Players 1 starts standing with the ball. Player 2 starts on one knee. Player 3 starts on both knees. Player 4 lies on their front. Player 5 lies on their back.
On the teachers call, all players try to start running forward as quickly as possible, and pass the ball along the line. The starting positions should mean that every pass is made to a player supporting from behind.
Players must get into position to receive a pass as quickly as possible.
Ball in 2 hands
Gentle passes in front of the support player
Support players call for the ball. Hands ready.
Delay your run so your always behind the ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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