Players pass two balls amongst selves in a circular pattern. One player is shuffling back and forth to receive the ball then release to other side. While player is dibbling the ball, the other ball is being switched across.
Triangle set up is wide and short
Player moving should be positioning self to see both players when receiving
Checks to pass to receive
Ball movement should be smooth
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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