Mark out / define an area for 10/12 players to move safely. Each player has a stick & ball. Demonstrate roundabout clock/anticlockwise & speedbump (slight lift of the ball)
Ensure safe movement and balls under control. Keep head up Keep stick in contact with ball. Bend the knees not the back.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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