
Two players pass ball between one another through a small triangle Receiving player cannot pass ball back through same gate received, therefore, receiving player must take a touch to the side to line up with a new gate Second touch is a pass through to teammate who has moved to be in good position to receive pass
Try to keep a maximum of two touch passing Players must be decisive with first touch Both players are actively moving to get into good positions Player receiving pass decides player movement with first touch
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