Cones in sets of 3. As many as needed. P1 passes to P2 who lays off another pass to P1 who then passes to P3. P3 Rx's ball and plays long pass to P2 running to far cone. Follow pass and restart.
Good 1st touches
Rx ball with back foot
Look up find player before making pass
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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