2 Lines, one behind each ladder
Alternate Specified footwork through ladder. Side step to designated 1st and 2nd cones, SPrint to 3rd cone. Inbetween 2nd and 3rd cone pass ball to setter, side step around last cone, call hitting number and hit. (if ball was unsettable, shag and reset.
Push proper footwork
Communication: Call pass & Hit
Push Setter form & Focus
Round ALL CONES
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