A to B. B then cuts and goes through the cones working on their stick skills. The B powers up in a b-line to see that player C has cut to take the pass and tip into the goal.
This drill is an offensive because it is setting the goalie off of their angle and quick adjustment to what is going on in the circle. It's a back door mentality with a little twist, and also helps the girls with movement with the ball while focusing on looking up with ball handling.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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