Line up and ball start at cone A. Rotation is from cone A to B to C. Alternate L and R side Coach can be in the middle with extra balls feeding the drill whenever it breaks down First pass is a choke hit wide to cone C Give and go with player leading to the ball from cone B Slalom dribble through cones toward net for a shot (using the choke hit)
Variations / Progressions: Draw the ball L/R at each of the cones leading to the net Lifted draws at each of the cones Pass from station B when going up the left side of the field can be a reverse stick pass Focus on technique, weight transfer, vision, and good contact for the choke hit and shot on net.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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