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Work on the the kids basic skills for this circuit Hands Left hand at top of stick, right hand down the shaft Twist stick with left hand Stick rotates in right hand Don't twist right hand with stick should control the stick Body Bend the knees Not bend the back keep more upright Look up Ball Keep ball on the stick Keep ball further away from feet stick on angle
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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