"Mini-goal needed for drill"
The players will start at the cone, post up calling for the ball loudly, then change direction either left or right. This change of movement must be sharp and explosive in order to fool the defender.
The players should point their stick when they change direction so the passer knows where they want the ball.
Once they receive the ball they take one touch then shoot into the mini goal.
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