Feeder 1 dribbles ball into the top of the D. Hits or slaps ball to reciever on back post. Reciever deflects ball into goal.
Recieved then runs to penalty spot, recieves ball from feeder 2, controls and reverse stick sweeps into goal.
Feeders balls should be powerful and flat.
Recievers deflection:
Stick slightly angled upwards
Stick horizontal
Recievers sweep:
control ball slightly outside right foot
plant feet shoulder width apart with back to goal
bend knees/ get low
short handed v at bottom of grip
strike ball on edge on stick
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