INTERMEDIATE

• Demo (1 min):  "Bull Rush"

• Variation #1 (5 min):  "Repetitive Dump Passes."  Start with a row of pairs, evenly spaced along the side-boards (east-west) or the end-boards (north-south), standing in a stack formation.  Whichever partner is closest to the boards should have a ball in their stick.

• The coach numbers the pairings either one or two, with group 1 going on the whistle, followed by group two, once the group in front gets to the restraining line.   

• The partner at the front of the line starts by applying light pressure on the lead shoulder of the ball carrier, allowing themselves to get pushed back, such as in a "bull dodge" scenario. 

• After getting pushed back several metres, the player without the ball should "push off," rolling toward the far boards and receiving a "dump pass" from the ball carrier (who also uses footwork to create separation).  Players can switch roles each rep, otherwise the next time down or across the floor.

• Variation #2 (5 min):  "Consecutive Catches Game."  Same as the above variations of the drill except have players keep track of how many times in a row they catch the ball without a drop. If a ball is dropped, players must start their count over from zero; with the group with the most consecutive catches being recognized at the end by the coach.