In this section, you will look at model performers in the following skills/techniques:
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Control
•
Straight Dribble
•
Indian Dribble
•
Push Pass
•
Slap Hit
•
Reverse Hit
•
Short Hit
•
Block Tackle
•
Jab Tackle
Control Model Performer
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Get your stick down early,
keeping it low to the ground with
a nice firm but relaxed grip. Bend
from the knees, not just the waist
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The left hand should be near the
top of the stick and the right
hand further down
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Bend your knees and absorb the
ball against your stick out in front
of the right foot - i.e. it should
feel as though you are allowing
your stick to "give" a little on
contact
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Your body should be in line with
the ball as it approaches you
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You may need to angle your stick
down to help control the ball
Dribble Model Performer
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Keep the ball out in front of the
right side of your body and away
from your feet, at about 2 o'clock
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Keep the stick in contact with the
ball as much as possible
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Your hands should be apart, with
your knees bent and your back
straight
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For close dribble keep the ball on
the end of the stick
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run on the balls of your feet
and be prepared to change
direction and pace
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Keep your head up and watch
where you are going
Indian Dribble Model Performer
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Put the V of your left hand down
the back of the stick to make it
easier to rotate. Hands apart on
the stick.
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Use your left hand to rotate the
stick fully over the ball and use
your right hand to guide the stick
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Keep your right hand loose to
allow the stick to turn easily
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Turn the stick over the ball from
the right hand side of your body
to the left hand side and back
again
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Transfer your body weight from
left foot to right foot and vice
versa
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Keep your head up
Push Pass Model Performer
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Your hands should be
approximately 30cm apart with
the left hand near the top of the
stick and the right hand further
down
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feet apart and knees bent with
the ball in line with your back foot
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Keep your stick in contact with
the ball as you begin to shift your
weight from back to front foot
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Follow through keeping your
stick in contact with the ball for
as long as possible, increasing
the speed of your stick head as
you near your front foot
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follow through strongly with your
stick - it should finish pointing
towards the direction of the pass.
Slap Hit Model Performer
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Hands apart on the stick
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The backswing should be
short and flat, with stick
parallel to the ground
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Transfer your weight from
your back foot to your front
foot to create power in the
pass
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Keep your arms extended
and step in to the pass
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Keep the follow through low
and your stick on the ground
Reverse Hit Model Performer
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Use a pancake grip to hold the
stick - i.e. with your palms facing
upwards - as if you were holding
a frying pan
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The hook of the stick should be
turned in a clockwise direction
with the flat side facing upwards
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The backswing needs to be
short, with the stick hugging the
ground. This is done by cocking
your wrist
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Hit off the right foot with the ball
slightly out in front
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get down low and aim to hit the
middle of the ball with the inside
leading edge of the stick.
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Follow through in the direction of
the pass
Short Hit Model Performer
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Place your hands firmly
together near the top of the
stick and swing it backwards
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You should aim to hit the
lower half of the ball when
you bring your stick back
down
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Remember to keep your eyes
on the ball and follow through
with your stick after making
contact
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Your feet should be in a
parallel line to the direction of
the ball
Block Tackle Model Performer
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Put your left foot forward with
your knee bent and your
back leg stretched behind
you
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Have your stick at right
angles to the line of the ball
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Don't swing for the ball with
your stick - keep it low on the
ground
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Put the shaft of your stick in
front of the ball.
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Once the tackle has been
made, use both hands on the
stick to make it easier for you
to hold possession
Jab Tackle Model Performer
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You can use the jab to slow
down the ball carrier or
dislodge the ball
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Put your left foot forward
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Jab the stick forward with
your left hand
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If the ball has run clear of
their stick and the time is
right to try and dislodge the
ball, make your move
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Otherwise, just faking the jab
with your body and arm will
still force your opponent to
keep their eyes down on the
ball.