2 equal teams in the circle and lots of balls on both side lines.
The coach calls out a team.
1 of the players has to run to one of the sidelines and take the freehit.
All the other players have to run to the 23 metre line before they can get involved.
After each break down or shot at goal, coach calls out the next team.
The key to success of the is to try and take the corner before the defence has had time to prepare.
For the attacking players the key to scoring is getting into good positions in the D.
Players should try to avoid running with the ball from the hit in. If there are no options for the quick take they should instead play the ball back out to a supporting player.
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