Four players to a line (ball starts at middle of pitch) Once line crosses midfield (2 phases), head back to try zone using same play Straight Hands Miss Two, Two Loop Miss Three, Three Loop 3-4 Switch At the end of the line, each group will work down channel in diamond formation passing inward Once all lines have gone through the play, we will work the play in the opposite direction
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