*Variation #2 (2 min):  "Checking A Partner."  More advanced options include having players pair up and body check (Variation #2A), cross check (Variation #2B) and/or slash (Variation #2C) each other on the arm-pad 5 times, both in stationary and dynamic fashion.  Cue players to stay balanced and keep their "feet on the ground" when body-checking, "cross-check down," and "slash short."  Also teach players to block a cross-check by keeping their stick up. (Quick Demo - 1 min).

*Variation #3 (2 min): "Follow The Stick." Have players stand (with nobody else within arm’s length), without balls, in two different groups, in opposite ends of the floor, with their heads/sticks up and coaches instructing them to follow their stick (forward, back-pedal, side-shuffle - half steps or long steps, down & roll - then up); with players doing "stutter-steps" on the coaches whistle (two whistles signals the end of the drill).

Players should maintain the athletic position throughout the drill, having a wide stance for "side-shuffling and a deep knee bend ("getting low") when "back-pedaling." Emphasize quick feet and explosive weight transfer. Informally correct the posture of any noticeably bad athletic positions among the group.

Have players sprint to the opposite end of the floor and repeat the drill in front of the other coach. Each sequence of movements should last between 30-45 seconds (giving players the feel for what an average shift would be like).

*Variation #4 (2 min):  "Add Balls Variations."  Same as Variation #3 except another coach rolls out loose balls to random players while they are executing the footwork patterns (Variation #4A); same as above except add balls and this drill could also be used to practice cradling (Variation #4B), or with players' sticks up in the triple threat position (Variation #4C).