Injection to top D Dummy from ball striker Stopper flicks the ball to right slip with hook of stick Right slip takes a touch and hits to far post Injecter makes run to deflect into goal
Time the dummy run to deceive defensive runners Right slip concentrate on quality of strike along the floor Injecter get low and adapt to use stick accordingly Other runners be clever
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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