Set out a line of 2 different coloured cones as seen in the diagram. This is a guide for the players to help them create an angle Players stand behind each cone and the with one of the being the ball carrier Both run to centre cone and perform switch pass and continue the run repeat so players perform both roles progression intorduce a man on a pad to create a contact situation
high intensity protect ball as pass is performed communicate run at angle do not smash the pad pass before major contact is made
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