Improve shooting technique and accuracy on cross-crease feeds. 2 lines facing each other, 6-8 yards above GLE. Line 1 passes to Line 2. The receiver steps into the middle and shoots. Then Line 2 passes back to Line 1 for their shot. Cycle until all balls are gone. Shoot with the outside hand. Players rotate to the line they passed to. Variation: Add a shadow defender. Allow all positions to shoot.
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