In teams across the pitch pass the ball using slap to switching play. Hands apart. Low, bend knees, step left foot level with ball. Contact with head of stick. Right hand through the ball. Challenge players: What are the advantages of this technique? Ans: Quick, faster than a push, more accurate then a hit. Use under pressure.
Low and right hand through the ball. Rotate shoulders round the body. Head over the ball and off left foot or just behind. Firm grip to control head of stick.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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