Set up three sets of two cones. Tell players cones are defenders & they should practice dragging the ball from one leg to the other.
The attacking player runs at an angle towards the left cone with an intention to pass the the right cone. Stick The attacking player should keep their stick in contact with the ball throughout the drag.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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