Diagram 1 - players lift ball over the hurdles to other player Diagram 2 - Players move around the cone with the ball - then pass the ball over the cones (used to get the player more confident and used to lifting the ball) PROGRESSIONS - Increase the distance - two touches maximum - higher level of middle piece
- good carry position - check hand positions (left hand top / right hand where comfortable but not hindering the flick) -Make sure the stick is angle against the ball when in contact (stick not fully under the ball ie. not flat)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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