Set Up
Put players in lines, about 5-8 yards away. They will run backward while passing the ball back and forth. Players must keep their stick in the outside hand, so one line is catching/throwing righty while the other executes left. Have them run the width of the field as 1 rep. Complete again so players can work on their opposite hands
Coaching Points & Principles
- Keep your stick up as a target for your teammate when you don’t have the ball
- Stay balanced, running backwards forces players to slow down a little bit and thinking about catching and throwing properly
- Passing – Make good passes keep the ball in the air so your teammate can make an easy catch
