- Video showing a penalty flick
- The player must be within 'playing distance' of the ball (should be able to touch the ball with their stick)
- A drag flick technique cannot be utilised, as this will result in an overturn of the decision and a 16 awarded
- The ball should be pushed/flicked towards the goal.
- Look to hit the backboard or the top corners
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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