White player 1 throws to Red player 1 and then follows in to mark and catch the rebound from the Red player's shot.
The White player returns the ball to the next player in their line and joins the back of the Red player's line.
The Red player in turn joins the back of the White player's line.
The player running in to receive the ball should consider their position around the net. This position should also vary each time so that they can practice shooting from a variety of distances and positions within the D.
Players should take their time and work through the four stages of the correct shooting technique
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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