Basic grip, Stance and Ball Positioning
A) DUCK POSITION
Draw a grid using hockey stick, left foot front and right back. Feet facing forwards at all times.
Polly Parrot OUT
Ball at 13:00
Hands - two adult hands apart. Check left hand on top.
RULE 1: Can only use the front of your stick.
GOOSE
Left hand knuckles touch the ground. Right hand under stick. No knees on floor.
A) Focus on feet, body, ball positioning and grip.
Remind children off:
Polly Parrot
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