Two_attackers: 1 does footwork on ladder, the other does footwork on cones (or just clears down court). Both hit their own green cone, and make a lead to the ball. One short one long.
Players will have to watch each other to get timing right. Normally the one who is available first makes the short cut and the other adjusts and makes the long drive for continuation. If they go too early, player must adjust, clear and reoffer.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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