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Trick #3
    Toss the ball just out in front of you. Then, swinging the stick handle forward and upward, meet the ball with the handle when the handle is parallel to the ground, sending the ball straight up a few feet. Then swing the stick back down to its normal position and catch the ball.
Trick #4
    Pull the ball into your stick by raking. Without ever bringing the stick up to a level position, turn or spin however you like to keep the ball in the stick without relying on gravity. See how long you can do it.
This is not about skills as much as it is about smarts. BUT, get smart on this concept and you will see huge improvement in your skill level!
Trick #5
    The last trick is challenging and will help you cradle stronger. Stand up, and cradle the ball. The object of this trick is to lay down (with stick and body parallel) on the ground and then stand back up, all while never having the ball fall out of the cradle. The keys to this are to keep your cradle strong and tight so that there is enough inertia to keep the ball from falling out.