- Picking the ball up on the move- Receiving the ball on the strongside- Changing direction from original post Progression - - Encourage players to prescan during post up- Increase pace of ball to be received- Introduce a one touch rule
- The player should post to the ball at pace, but slow the feet down just before the ball is received- Receive the ball in playing position- Make sure the drill is completed with intensity. Mistraps can usually be linked to fatigue
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