Divide players into 3 sets of 4.
1/2 Balls in play.
4 players outside acting as support players.
Players outside pass to 1 group inside, other group act as passive defenders to apply pressure.
Once player recieves the ball from outside they have to turn and pass it to a free player on the outside.
Rotate groups every 6 mins
Communication.
Turning with ball.
Check your shoulder (Awareness).
Using Space.
Reacting quickly.
Support players to use appropriate angles to recieve.
Weight of passing.
Decision making.
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