Split the group in half to opposite corners of the pitch. Groups of three travel length of the pitch in waves (start when group in front reaches 23m.
Players follow their pass to loop around the back of the player they pass to.
Weight of pass. Pass in front of team mate. Receive on left by getting feat around the ball to receive strong.
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