In teams across the pitch pass the ball using slap to switching play.
Hands together at top of stick.
Low - Knees bend for low position, hands low to ground next to/ close to left foot. Weight forward.
Firm grip to control stick head. (Avoid face opening and lifting the ball.)
Rotate shoulders round the body (let go with right hand to allow full follow through)
Head over the ball and off left foot.
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