Trinagle set up 15m apart, min 7 players stationed as shown.
Work around the triangle CW alternate ACW.
Ball played from A to B, A moves towards B to receive return pass.
Player C starts run to receive ball from A
Sequence repeat at every cone.
Notes
Encourage players to check away from the cones /treat as a defender.
Key points
Timing of the run
Accuracy & weight of pass
Communication - verbal/physical
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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