- Two groups
- Dribble the ball onto the other players stick
- Move off at pace
- Head should be kept up as much as possible
- Players should take the ball in the upright playing position so as to move off as quick as possible
- Introduce a cone 2 yards off centre that players must go around
- This changes the drill from one straight run into two angled runs, practicing carrying position
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in more ways than one
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