Players on the outside pass (push upgraded to slap) the ball into the space; player moves to receive on the forehand and in motion (from the left and right); once they have received the ball they carry into the circle and execute a short grip hit at goal.
Rotation: players move from outside (pass) to inside (receive) from both sides
1. Accurate passing to player's right foot.
2. Players must receive the ball moving forward and on their forehand.
3 Watch grip and swing on short grip hit.
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