A1 passes to A2 forehand. A2 is inside circle with back facing goal, in a low hockey stance. A2 plays the ball into backspace and shoots. A1 becomes A2.
Player touches the ball back on a 45 angle, not directly back to free up space to move body into. They are extremely low with wide base to protect/shield ball from defender. Focus on footwork. Grip stays the same. They need to focus on making contact on ball and staying low.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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