
Here the players will receive a ball then drive through the minefield as fast as possible, once they finish the minefield they will pass to the player whole is sprinting on the side in an overlap situation, eventually this player will score. All players must return to the start through the middle (indicated by the red line). Forehand passing with a push Backhand passing with a high sweep (backhand part of the stick) Players should shout `Buiten` when they are ready for the ball from the player in the minefield.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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