Line 5 players on each side of the grid. Start with 5 balls. Tell them there is a count down of 30 seconds and the team with the most balls on their side are the losers. It needs to be one touch and strike. Guys receiving the ball need to stop it before striking
Striking on both sides Get the kids hitting the bottom of the ball (they have a tendancy of topping the ball) get them to use their wrists so that it is just not arms. Sliotar at front foot. Head down and follow through with strike. Make sure their feet are aligned wherever they are hitting the ball. as they follow through get their hips and shoulders to turn through.
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