field hockey playbook shooting on goal

Field Hockey PlaybookShooting on goal front sticksDerek E. Pappas

Derek E. Pappas Copyright © 2010

Everything is in planeThis is how you hit a hockey ball!

Notice the position of the ball between the feet.

The right elbow is tucked in

The grip is correct-v’s pointing at right chin if at address

Left leg bent over left foot

Hips turning

Bent at waist

Shoulders have not released too soon


But there is a problem

The player has pushed off of the right foot too quickly

This will result in a reverse weight shift and the player will hit the ball off of their right foot and swing the stick to the left.

The right knee needs to bend into the ball as well.


Right foot sliding behind left


Stick below right shoulder on downswing

This forces hands to roll inside in the impact area.


Flying right elbow

Bad take away

Stick below right shoulder on down swing

Right foot sliding behind left at impact.


Weight on right foot/side when shooting off of left foot

Can’t fully release through the ball

Player spins out fo the shot


“Tee” (position) the ball when you are about to shoot

Position the ball in the correct position relative to the foot you will shoot off of

This only works if you have time and space

This can be used in the mid field and the back


Baseball gripResults in a flying right elbow and the weight ont eh right side instead of the center of gravity during impact

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