To improve running with the ball and changing direction players have to run around the cones creating a figure of eight as they go around the centre cone before then running out and around the outer blue cone.
Players must dribble forehand around the middle cone and then reverse the stick around the outside cone.
Make sure players don't compromise control for speed. Get the skill right before increasing the intensity and pace.
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