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Hockey: react to defender

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Player runs with the ball the side and has to pass the ball to a player on the right. The player receiving has to receive the ball to the opposite side to which the defender runs round.

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Quick Hit

HITTING TECHNIQUE

It is difficult to define the ÃÂcorrectÃÂ technique; if a player is quick and highly successful, a teacher should question whether to change a playerÃÂs style. However, it is recognized that only the flat, German style hit is effective on a water-based pitch, as other techniques tend to make the ball rise. It is highly desirable to teach the following:

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Quick Hit

HITTING TECHNIQUE

It is difficult to define the correctÂ technique; if a player is quick and highly successful, a teacher should question whether to change a player's style. However, it is recognised that only the flat, German style hit is effective on a water-based pitch, as other techniques tend to make the ball rise. It is highly desirable to teach the following:

Video Techniques

receiving high ball and attacking fast

- Receiving the aerial pass
- The body should be put behind the ball
- Ball should be taken on the head of the stick
- Once the initial aerial has been cushioned, the ball should be steadied quickly to allow the next pass to be played quickly

Video Techniques