Moving back and forth between two cones players make straight and diagonal passes to each other while moving.
Players should time their passes so that it arrives at the cone just as the runner reaches the ball.
Look for good control, preferably using only two touches. One touch to bring the ball under and the other to set themselves up for the pass to the other player.
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