2 players per 2 cones. Receive ball on forehand, switch ball to your reverse side and return pass to receiver's forehand. Start clockwise, then change to anti-clockwise. Drag ball behind cone and pass across opposite cone to receiver. One player will be dragging L>R, the other R>L. After 2 mins switch passing direction. 4 players per box. 2 balls in play. Carry to next cone, then pass. Follow your pass. 5 players per box. Pass anti-clockwise around the box. Follow your pass. 4-5 players per 2 cones. Pass to receiver on opposite cone. Follow your pass. Players at top cone play lifted passes. Players at bottom end pass on ground.
Note: If odd number or extra player(s), take turns. Minimum 5 players needed for activity3 Activity1: Pass on reverse stick only (both players), pass on forehand only (both players). Progressions: Use reverse slap/upright reverse push when passing on reverse side. Receive on reverse with upright stick. Activity 3: place a spare ball on a cone. If a group loses both of their balls (due to misreceive or misplaced pass), they must run around full/half pitch.
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