Players in groups will dribble in and out of the cones using the front of the stick only.
Top hand (Left Hand) is in control, whilst the right hand is supporting the movement and stick. Players will dribble the ball on the stick through the cones.
Knees bent, Ball in front of body and feet, left elbow out, Move feet quickly behind the body.
No tapping the ball. (Ball must be glued to the stick) Ounce the players have reached the other end the other person makes the dribble. Mini Game: dribble through the cones as fast as you can ounce the first team to position themselves the opposite ends wins.
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