Balls start at players 1 and 4 1 pass to 5 for shot 1 pass to 2, pass to 5 for shot 4 pass to 5 for shot 4 pass to 3, pass to 5 for shot 5 goes through the round twice without stopping. Rotate to each spot Extra players should be working passing across the back of your court
Passes from 1 and 4 should be HARD so 5 can deflect Passes from 2 and 3 should be accurate to the front of stick for a quick one touch shot on goal
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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