(Advanced drill) Blue - Encourages v-tuck into reverse side sweep pass.
(Intermediate drill) Green - Encourages a strong pull towards weak side while protecting the ball into a reverse side sweep pass.
(Beginner drill)Red - Encourages pull towards weaker side into a reverse side sweep pass.
Blue - Get players to understand that to pull backwards in a v-tuck, it means to target and go around an opponent's left foot.
Green - Get players to pull the ball wide, and immmediately use their bodies and sticks to protect the ball while guiding it into the pass.
Red - Get players familiar with using skill to beat the beacon while going into passing the ball.
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