Player 2 throws a high ball for player 1 to run onto and catch. Player 1 then runs around player 2 before returning the ball back to them.
Player 2 then throws the ball high once again, back towards player 1's starting position.
Player 1 now takes the ball and restarts the drill from the other side.
Make sure your players follow the ball, from throw to catch.
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