Working in threes with 1 ball per group.
The 1st player has their back to the others throws the ball up and over their head, turns and catches the ball before then passing to the centre player.
The centre player receives, rotates and releases (3 Rs) to the next player.
The third player then receives the ball and rotates before restarting the drill from the other side.
Full body turn.
Make immediate eye contact with next player.
Rotate player roles regularly.
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