Players dribble back and forth between two cones - aiming to keep the ball in contact with their stick at all times.
Players dribble left hand only in one direction and then turn and run back with both hands on the stick.
Ball should be in contact with the stick at all times.
You can repeat this drill the other way round (right hand only, both hands back).
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