Falling after shooting
Hi colleagues, is there anywhere where I can watch videos on how to safely fall after shooting? Perhaps on Youtube...Thanks so much!
Javier RamÃrezPlayer, Spain
ANSWERS
Annabel DunnillCoach, England
Hi Javier,
Here's a short step by step guide about falling safely. You can only really get a feel for it with regular practice. I've attached a good drill to help you learn how to fall safely. It's important to start off using a mat to get the technique right before trying it in a game situation.
- Take off with one or two feet. Bend forward with ankle, knee and hip, trunk bent forward, eyes to the goal.
- After the shot both arms touch the floor to soften the landing.
- There must be a fast bending of the arm to cushion the fall, the trunk is brought forward and the head is tucked into the neck.
- Both legs are bent almost 90 degrees, feet upward. Slide forward on the floor when the chest touches the floor. Head in the neck.
- Chest, belly and upper leg slide on the floor, while the arms push the body along the floor.
- The body slides forward, while elbows and wrists are completely bent.
Hope this helps.
Archie
Dive shot match
DESCRIPTION
Each group has a bench with cones placed on it, a falling mat and a ball. The objective for players is to try and hit the cones off the bench with a diving shot.
Dive shot match
DESCRIPTION
Each group has a bench with cones placed on it, a falling mat and a ball. The objective for players is to try and hit the cones off the bench with a diving shot.
