Player at each corner, two at start point.
First player sets off. Player at second cone sets off. First player passes to second and continues to second cone.
As second player receives ball, third player sets off. Second player passes to third and continues to third cone.
etc...
For challenge, reverse direction so that passing and receiving on the backhand.
Passing in front of moving player
Control and pass quickly
Start slowly, build up speed
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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