Drag flicking is one of the hardest skills to perform in hockey so players may take some time and practice to be able to complete it. Get the players to practice the shuffle of the feet (grape vine) before then teaching the upper body part and then finally put them together. Players should start by practicing against the fence without a ball and then add a ball in.
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