Players line up in 3 groups.
Player 1 from the left of the square moves into the square.
Player 1 from the top of the square plays the ball into the player in the square.
Player 1 then moves in on goal.
Then rotate the players moving into the square.
NB
Ensure the pass is made at a good pace.
Player takes the ball on the half turn when the passer calls 'turn.
If the player does not receive the call then player takes the ball with their back to goal.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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