Players at 9, 12 and 3 O'clock.
Run into centre and around the central cone. Turn 90 degrees and dribble ball to next player.
The 3rd player turns and goes at goal.
Clock wise left turns.
+ anti clock wise right hand turns. Open stick only/reverse stick sharpe change of direction.
Hitting at goal - hand together, bend knees with flat swing.
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