Circle Feeds GB's or passes
Improve stick skills through passing and catching on the move, plus ground ball work and conditioning. Arrange 8 players — 4 inside (back to back, stationary) and 4 outside rotating around them. Each outside player has a ball. Outside players rotate, passing and catching with the inside players. Focus on throwing to the box area and switching hands as fast as possible. Variation: Mix in ground ball pickups. Increase jogging speed and drill duration for conditioning. Advanced players can add behind-the-back passes.
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