W drives to T1m receives short pass, passes back
W drives on 45, stop and faces, recieves long pass from T1, W passes to T2
W drives to T2, receives short pass and high pass, passes back to T2.
W drives on 45, stop and faces and receives long pass and passes back to T1. Starts over.
Repeat x5
Ensure chest passes for short passes and shoulder for long passes.
Ensure worker is stopping and facing before receiving pass.
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