4 Drills, groups of 5, five minutes on each drill, 20 mins total
A)Back facing goal shooting drill
B) 1v1 Open Stick Tackle
C) Essential Skills Circuit
Black = Indian Dribble
Red = Roll-outs to Slap
White = Reverse to Forestick Drive, box-cut
Black = Drag left, drag right (x2), drag right drag left
A) First touch to control/place ball, 2nd touch is shot
B) Footwork, body positioning, mobility, jab technique, timing a flat-stick tackle
C) -
D) Communication, leading, control stick skills
D) Person dependent
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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