Put 2 cones about 1 meter apart. Place the ball by the left cone (9 o clock). Get the players to start in the middle and step out with their left foot towards the ball and put the stick by the ball in a reverse stick position. Then get the players to return left foot back to the middle and repeat the exercise.
Could be done to rhythm (maybe use music)
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