Red runs base-line, does a 3d skill at the black markers and pass to blue Blue stops ball, get it under controll and push or flick into goalbox
Red has to sprint (if able, do it with one hand on stick) Blue has to be low on receive, try to stop the ball far away from body and also in line with right foot
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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