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Scooping
Keys:
1. Bend knees
2. Lower back hand toward the ground
3. Scoop ball and bring stick to your face to prevent from
getting stick checked
Do not:
* Rake the ball. Raking requires you to stand still which
makes you and your stick an easy target.
* Scoop with one hand. The chances of missing the ball
increase significantly.
Practice on Your Own
* Throw the ball out 20 feet, run full speed and scoop it
up. Repeat 5 times.
Cradling
Keys:
1. Hold stick in both hands resting at side. Bottom hand (at
end of shaft) has knuckles facing up.Top hand has palm
facing up.
2. Open bottom hand slightly so shaft can movely freely
inside the hand.
3. Pull up with top hand, bending elbow on the way. Bottom
hand remains stationary.
4. Curl wrist of top hand at top of motion to create an arc.
5. Keep stick close to helmet to avoid getting stick
checked.
Focus on:
* Creating a perfect half circle or arc with stick face.
(This creates centrifugal energy which keeps the ball in the
net.)
Do not:
* Cradle too vigorously
* Hang your stick behind or to the side
Passing
Keys:
1. Put bottom hand at end of shaft, top hand in the middle
2. Step and point opposite foot and elbow where you want the
ball to go
3. Follow through straight, end of shaft should be in your
armpit
Focus on:
* Pointing your foot and elbow where you want the ball to go
Do not:
* Throw side-arm or arm because it's not very accurate
Practice on Your Own
* Find a wall, stand 20 feet away, so your passes bounce
once on the rebound
Catching
Keys:
1. Hold stick in front of you
2. Give the passer a good target
3. When ball arrives, pull stick back by flexing elbows and
cradling ball into the net
Do not:
* Swipe or punch at the ball
* Run away from the passer except on a clear
Shooting
Keys:
1. Bounce the ball
2. Shoot away from goalie's body and stick
3. Release the ball quickly before you get checked!
4. Try not to look directly where you want the ball to go
5. Use hips, wrists, and a powerful step to generate ball
speed
6. Always shoot on the run
Do not:
* Shoot for top corners, except in close
* Wind up before shooting or you'll probably get stick
checked
Practice on Your Own
* Create a small target (1x1 feet) on a wall and aim at it
while on the run. Try to hit the target with a bounce shot
and regular shot.
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