The pass player, or coach for that matter, starts the drill with a through pass to the middle of both stations. The first players of station A&B run towards the ball.
Whoever gains possession of the ball is the attacker, the other player becomes the defender in this 1 on 1 situation. The attacking player tries to finish the attack as quick as possible, with a shooting technique of his choice (Driver, Flick, Slap Shot, Push Pass or Scoops).
The rotation is as follows: Players stay within their group. Groups change sides every 10 passes.
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