Slalom Dribble
Double V- grip
Ball and stick are in constant contact. Move around the cones, ensuring that your feet are always behind the ball. No reverse stick movement.
Open Vison Dribble
Double V-grip
Ball and stick in contact.
Player dribbles the ball towards the keeper in front of them. 2 meters before reaching the keeper, player archs to the keepers weak side and then explosed out on their side.
Indian Dribble
Double V-GripBall is pulled from left to right in a controlled rhythmic movement. Stick moves over the ball each time.
Slalom Dribble
Open Vison Dribble
Indian Dribble
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