Jab Jab Jab! 2

Jab Technique: The jab can be used as a form of delay either to dispossess a player with the ball if the ball is away from the stick or to tempt the player to take their eyes off the ball and possibly lose possession. The stick jabs out towards the ball with the left hand and then returns to both hands. After the jab the defender returns to the original balanced position. The grip on the stick will change slightly, the hands turn, usually palms upwards. The jab can be used to manipulate the attacker into moving the ball into a better position for the defender to steal possession. As with block tackling defenders should be mobile, patient, have good footwork, keep their head up and be versatile. Lunging with the left leg and left foot will allow a longer reach and is quicker to get from standard grip/position to jab. - Front jabs are when the player is coming straight at you and can be useful when blocking a channel to keep the players head down. You are almost mirroring the player if they move left or right. 1. Side jabs are when the player on the ball is side on (only can see the left side or right side), most commonly when they are running down the line towards goal. They are very useful as you can jab the ball off the sideline, which although means you don't gain possession can allow team mates to drop back and get behind the ball. Defends should use the same technique as a front jab, but they will be having to do it on the move meaning they should be closer to the player on the ball and they won't plant their feet.