reverse stick shot/ sweep

1.

Use a pancake grip to hold the stick - ie with your palms facing upwards - as if you were holding a frying pan and tossing a pancake.
The hook of the stick should be turned in a clockwise direction with the flat side facing upwards.

2.

The backswing needs to be short, with the stick hugging the ground.
You need to use your wrists to do this.

3.

Hit off the right foot with the ball slightly out in front.
Use the inside edge of the stick - if you are shooting you may be aiming to lift the ball in a controlled manner, so aiming the stick down into the back of the ball will help get it airborne.
If you are attempting more of a passing/sweep shot, get down much lower and aim to hit the middle of the ball with the inside leading edge of the stick.
It will help if you try and keep the stick in contact with the ground on the backswing and follow through.

Goalkeeping... rolling throw

1. The ball needs to be in the palm of your strongest hand.
You then put your opposite leg forward, bending at the knee.



2.

Now it is time to get that ball out. Bring the arm through as you transfer your weight forward, releasing the ball when it is level with the front foot.

Now it is time to get that ball out. Bring the arm through as you transfer your weight forward, releasing the ball when it is level with the front foot.

Now it is time to get that ball out.
Bring the arm through as you transfer your weight forward, releasing the ball when it is level with the front foot.

Goalkeeping

 

1. The overarm throw allows you to clear the ball over a longer distance and at greater height.
And it can be more accurate than kicking the ball.

2.

You need to be in a side-on position, with your weight on your back foot.
Your throwing hand should be positioned under the ball, with your throwing arm kept straight.

3.

Use your non-throwing arm to point in the direction of your target.
You then bring this arm down as your throwing arm comes through in an arc over the top of your shoulder.

4.

Your weight should be transferred forward as you release the ball.
It is similar to a bowler's action in cricket.
Over longer distances, concentrate on powering the arm downwards on the same line as your target spot. This will help your accuracy.

Heading skills

The key is to try to head downwards, and the only way to do that is to get over the ball.
Then you can direct the ball down towards the bottom corners, which are the hardest areas for a goalkeeper to defend.

1. Get into line with the ball as quickly as possible.
Try to time your run so that you come from behind a defender and get in front of them just as you are meeting the ball.
If the pass - or cross - is deeper, then take a step back away from the defender and create yourself some space that way.
As you are in an attacking area, be really positive in your attempt to win the ball. Remember, the defender has most to lose.

2. Head the ball with your forehead, making contact with the centre or the top half of the ball to send it downwards.
If you make your jump early then you can 'hang' in the air.
And that will make it very difficult for a defender to beat you to the ball without fouling you.

Football skills

Passing quickly gets the ball upfield and reduces the risk of giving away possession.
The sidefoot (inside of the foot) provides the greatest accuracy for passing.
But it is difficult to generate power and it is also easy for an opponent to see where you are intending to pass the ball.
For those reasons, it is best to use this skill just for short passes.

1. You want to approach the ball at an angle of about 30 degrees so that you have room to swing your kicking leg through.
Get your non-kicking foot close to the side of the ball, use your arms for balance and keep your head still and eyes on the ball.

 

2. Keeping your ankle firm, bring your kicking foot through and strike the centre of the ball (to keep it on the ground) with the side of the foot.
With this type of passing you are looking to keep the ball low so that it is easy for a team-mate to control.

this is one of the main skills that i alredy learnt many years ago so im good at i would rate my self 10/10

the jab tackle is when the stick is used to get the ball of the opposition.

step 1.

You can use the jab to slow down the ball carrier or dislodge the ball.
Hold your stick with both hands, with the handle pointing towards your waist area.

step 2.

Put your left foot forward.
Jab the stick forward with your left hand.
If the ball has run clear of their stick and the time is right to try and dislodge the ball, make your move.
Otherwise, just faking the jab with your body and arm will still force your opponent to keep their eyes down on the ball, and make it harder for them to spot and make a pass.

if the oppenent gets hit with the stick before the ball the unpire, the oppisition will receive a free hit by the umpire.

block tackle

its a way of tackling the oppenent.


step 1.

Put your left foot forward with your knee bent and your back leg stretched behind you.
Bide your time - if you get your stick down too early you will become immobile and it will be easy for your opponent to catch you off balance and dribble around you.
So time your tackle until the last moment.

step 2.

Have your stick at right angles to the line of the ball.
You can reach for the ball with one or both hands.
Don't swing for the ball with your stick - keep it low on the ground.
Put the shaft of your stick in front of the ball.

step 3.

Once the tackle has been made, use both hands on the stick to make it easier for you to hold possession.