One player in contact, one to clear out with the third player passing to pod two
Pods should then be able to keep repeating the exercise.
Change players carrying into contact etc
Swap sides to get practise working the pass from each hand
Consider passing technique/type of pass
Keep the shields close to the pods to stop too much momentum
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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