Player 1 runs into the square and receives a push pass from player 2. He receives the pass open and turns R or L. He runs around the cone and passes the ball back to player 3. Player 2 runs to the starting position of player 1 (the right red cone).
Guide the ball with the stick in the reception. Use your feet when turning around the cone on the left.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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