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Coaches objective: To further increase the speed of the push to minimise unnecessary interceptions

Purpose: To push the ball through your opponents goal

Structure: Pairs

COACHING POINTS

Ball:
Move the feet so the right foot is in line with the ball

Body:
Drop the body weight
90° at the knees

Footwork detail:

  1. Slide the right foot
  2. Drop body weight
  3. Delayed big step onto the left foot

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Place the stick behind the ball and push. There should be NO NOISE on contact.

Start with the ball in line with the right foot as this allows for maximum weight transfer.

Endeavour to keep eyes up throughout stroke and stick. In contact, feel the ball. This may be difficult initially but will pay dividends with your potential high achievers as it will let them see a defenders late movement and allow them to make adjustments.

Tip: Place the right foot on a line. Start the ball on the same line.

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Run with eyes up scanning for passes.

Take a "long low step" onto the right foot.

Place the foot flat on the ground as this establishes a sound base.

Allow the ball to fall back in line with the right foot.

Push and exaggerate the follow through.

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Posture

  • Left shoulder at the target
  • Knees bent 90°
  • Butt of the stick level with the kneecaps

    • Balance

  • Weight finishes on the left foot

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    Z13 Power Push

    Place the stick behind the ball and push. There should be NO NOISE on contact.

    Start with the ball in line with the right foot as this allows for maximum weight transfer.

    Endeavour to keep eyes up throughout stroke and stick. In contact, feel the ball. This may be difficult initially but will pay dividends with your potential high achievers as it will let them see a defenders late movement and allow them to make adjustments.

    Tip: Place the right foot on a line. Start the ball on the same line.

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