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Exploring the space down the right board

Put the defensive Y in action and explore the space down the right board.

Get your players running onto the ball by creating space and using the right board to your advantage.

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Make the defender commit to moving their stick, read the signs and time your move to attack the space in this 1v1 attacking session

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