- Picking up the ball on the reverse side after performing a hook run
- Ball should be rolled in to the right of the flag
- Player should trap the ball and move off in the same direction
- The initial lead should be quick, with the player using stutter steps to slow down and roll out
- Use the body to protect the ball
- The trap should be taken with soft hands, with the stick moving from the back foot and brought forward into a playing position
- Add in a passive defender to emphasise how important the body shape is
- Increase the ball pace of the initial pass
in more ways than one
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