3 channels laid out A, B and C. 1 team at each end of the channel. Player A runs forward in channel A, passing to player B (in channel B) who in turn passes to player C (in channel C). Teams work up and down their channels.
Players must run forward and straight in their channels. Passing across body and point fingers. Receiver makes a target and must stay behind passing player so pass is backwards.
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