Lifting the ball over a stick or changing direction by lifting the ball is a 3 D skill.
the lifting of the ball is much easier if there is a change of direction involved.
In this video clip the player moves the ball left to right before lifting the ball over the hurdle.
The forehand is set at a slight angle to the ball allowing the ball to be able to roll onto the stick and be lifted.
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