Players set up about 10-15 feet apart as shown in video.
Players must follow their pass to the next passing position. The final (4th) pass will to a player who complete the move by shooting a lay-up.
The drill then continues in the same way, with each player having moved on one position.
Look for receivers to have their hands open and ready for the passers to make straight line accurate passes.
You can add in more basketballs once players understand the rotations.
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