1. Pass and return in 2 touches
Then Move to right to recieve and return
Then back to middle to recieve and return
Then Left to recieve and return.
2. Recieve with first touch going L/R and return pass
3. Move your feet first and recieve with a drag from reverse to open (as shown) or drag from open to revese going the otherway and return.
Strong passing, quick two touch hockey, stay low, good footwork
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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