- Picking the ball up on the move
- Receiving the ball on the strongside
- Changing direction from original post
- The player should post to the ball at pace, but slow the feet down just before the ball is received
- Receive the ball in playing position
- Make sure the drill is completed with intensity. Mistraps can usually be linked to fatigue
- Encourage players to prescan during post up
- Increase pace of ball to be received
- Introduce a one touch rule
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