Groups of 3-5. Procedure: Rollout: Approach middle cone, feint left, then roll out right. Rollout then drag R>L: Approach middle cone, feint left, roll out right, then drag ball R>L. Reverse rollout: Approach middle cone, feint right then roll out left. After each rollout, pass to next player and join the back of the opposite line. Progressions: Practice these techniques as a shooting drill. Play a game such as bulldog, where the aim is to eliminate a defender by carrying.
This drill practices rollout eliminations. The difficulty level of the drills increases from 1-3. Based on these techniques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1AJztDCz4I Pointers: For a faster rollout, try to trap the ball in the hook of the stick. When doing the reverse rollout (No.3), use either upright reverse stick, or for a faster movement, trap the ball in the hook
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