Put out 2 cones (on a line if possible) about 2 - 5 meter apart
player with a ball each stand one side of the line and the ball on the other side.
The practice is for the players to start with the stick head pointing down, flat side in contact with the ball and holding the stick with the left hand only. They have to walk the ball to the other cone on reaching the cone the player turns the stick swaps hands and walks the ball back.
Progression is to let the players swap hand and direction to the whistle (quicker and quicker).
Great way for Young players to be introduced to the indian dribble.
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