Drive Hit

To start with players will stand around 5m away from the fence and practice the technique of drive hitting the ball against the fence. As the fence has padding on it the ball should rebound off and back to the players, if they drive hit it hard enough. Make sure there is a wide enough gap between each player. Players should use some common knowledge, that if there is a ball which isn't theirs it will be another players and they shouldn't drive hit the ball at them. Players can step further back to drive hit if they find it easier. However, at this first stage it should be purely focused on the technique. Players can choose when they want to go instead of me telling them to go- different people may take different amounts of time to learn the skill. Drive Hit Technique: - Hands together at the top of the grip. - Player should stroke through the ball. - Push the ball outside of the left foot. - Step into the ball, transferring weight the the left foot which should approximately be in line with the ball. - Head should remain down throughout the entire motion. - Emphasis on power should be avoided to begin. - Ensure the player is hitting the ball by moving their arms and not their wrists. - Lifting the ball is common. This is usually the result of an angled stick face or hitting the ball into the ground. 1. At this stage start to develop power making sure: hands are together, there is a smooth controlled swing with the hit through “bottom half” of the ball. Players can start to take a few steps with a rolling ball and then drive hit. When hitting a moving ball ensure the final touch is in the direction that you wish to hit the ball in otherwise the ball will go all around the pitch and not reach the partner. 2. Players should carry hard and then pass, just like they are driving to the line and then passing down it to a high leading forward