- Carrying the ball in a small area
- Players should move in multiple directions
- Practice v-drags, roll outs etc.
- Head should be up as much as possible
- Player should maintain a high stick position to change direction at speed
- Vary area size depending on player ability
- Install rules the be performed on the blow of a whistle (swap balls with someone, change direction etc.)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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