Pass and move.
Players spread out inside the area with a ball. The other players without a ball move around recieving a pass then passing it back before finding another player to recieve a pass from.
Eye contact and communication when making the pass
Good follow through with the stick to improve accuracy
Ready position when to receive the ball
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