Split your players into groups of 4 with one ball. Each group forms 2 lines.
Try to get this activity to be free flowing and continuous
Players need to ensure they are balanced before throwing the ball back.
Land on outside foot and pivot on this foot.
Players need to time their lead runs - not go too early as they do not want to be waiting to receive the ball but driving onto it. This will limit the opposition's opportunity to make an interception.
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