Player runs with the ball in close control to the 2 cones to then reverse turn and pass the ball to the front player of the next group. ( 2 cones through which to pass maybe a good idea) Each player follows their own pass to the back of the que
Make sure players keep the ball on the stick and aren't tapping it in the turn
Emphasise the pass is just as important as the turn otherwise the drill can lack fluidity
Consider introducing a second ball or reducing numbers to increase drill intensity
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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