Player 1 passes the ball square to player 2 and has to run diagonally to get in front and ahead of player 2. Player 2 on receiving the ball runs diagonally and passes the ball in front of player 1. Then player 2 runs on to receive the ball square again from player 1. Who then again runs diagonally in front to receive the ball back. They should continue this until the first player into the circle receives the ball and shoots.
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