1. Short warm-up: pairs 23y apart hit passes to each other. i.e. slap-shot/hit.
2. Pass+move drill.
Safety rules:
Progression:
This activity practices long-range passing, i.e. hitting + slap-shots.
Coach monitor passing technique + accuracy, foot stance and hand positions etc. depending on ability level of players.
Questions/feedback:
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