- Performing a upright deflection on the reverse stick side
- Players should lead towards the ball, and ensure they have a low, flat stick to ensure they get a solid connection with the ball
- Player need to have a connection to the person playing the ball in so as to read the situation and know when to time the dive
in more ways than one
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