In fours players are moving up a channel. The support runner (blue player in the animation) calls themselves into the line, receives a pass, offloads and repeats down the second channel.
When the first group leaves the first channel, the second group should begin. That way there will always be activity.
Players should change their positions in the diamond.
Don't feel that you have to use all of the following coaching points, you may have some of your own. Also - keep in mind that your coaching points should be relevant to your session.
No verbal communications, support runners react to what they see.
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