The players are restricted to 2 passes in one area before being forced to move it on to a different area. This is to avoid too many short passes thus encouraging switching the play quickly to an area of space.
Anticipate where the switch will be before receiving the ball.
Use the pace on the ball from the pass to make a good quality pass.
Progressions
Start unopposed.
Move to one ball.
When every area is received 1 point. First team to 10 points.
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