Set up 4 lines of players down a third. 2 lines at each end, facing each other, 1, 2, 3, 4
A1 passes to A2, and runs in front of A2 to receive the ball back.
A2 Passes to A1 and runs to in front of where A1 was.
A1 passes to A3 and the same happens at the other side. Players join the end of the lines at the other side.
A1 has the option of passing again to A2, once they have made their run, who would then pass to A4.
A2 catches, looks forward and waits til A1 is in position.
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