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Progressive Practices for a Hit?

I'm doing A Level PE and I need to coach a player on a weakness of theirs and I need a few progressive practices I could use for a Hit other than the basic technique. It needs to eventually lead to them correctly and consistently performing the hit. Thanks

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Sportplan TeamAdministrator, United Kingdom

Hi Katie,

We have various video drills which demonstrate different ways a player can hit the ball. Take a look at Back foor Shot or Reverse stick hit.

There are plenty more animated drills that may benefit you - look at shooting and goalscoring catergory in the drills section.

I hope this is of some help.

Thanks

Sportplan Team

Ian MarshCoach, England

Here are some drills to get you started teaching the Short Hit or quick hit

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