Groups of 4 run between the cones. 1 ball
Player 1 runs towards the first green cone
When approaching the green cone pass to support player
Support player continues to the next green cone then passes to the next support runner.
When complete run around the grid and rejoin at the back .
Straight running
Good Passing
Timing of the Pass
Support Play
Spacial awareness
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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