Players start just outside the D, just outside the line of the post with the rebound board in a similar position on the opposite side. Players pass the ball against the rebound board and shoot from the rebounding return ball.
Hard, accurate pass against the rebound board Encourage players to shoot as soon as the ball enters the D - players may need to take a touch to get the ball out of their feet
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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