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Right Handers

• Left hand, with palm facing down, goes on end of stick
• Right hand, with palm facing up, is placed about 12 inches from the left hand
• Both hands are in front of the hips or slightly outside them
• Beginners may grasp the stick with the right hand closer to the head of the stick for control purposes
• Fingers hold the stick firm, but not tight
• Thumbs of both hands lie flat against the shaft of the stick

• Keep the upper hand and wrist loose
• Keep a loose grip on the lower hand to allow movement of the stick
• Move both of the arms as well as the hands for control
• Swing the stick from shoulder to shoulder
• Beginners look at the ball when cradling
• Use your wrist to snap the head of the stick behind the ball

• Turn non-throwing shoulder towards target
• Stagger the feet about shoulder width apart
• Upper hand is even with the shoulders and controls the stick
• Place lower hand about 6-8 in. from the body
• Hold the stick at a 45 degree angle with the head facing the direction of the throw
• Draw body weight to the rear leg and then transfer it to the front leg smoothly
• Upper body turns form a side position to one facing the target
• Upper hand draws back, follows with wrist snap action
• Lower arm is bent at the elbow
• Lower hand Pulls down on end of the handle
• The stick ends up pointing at the target

• Square upper body toward the flight path of the ball
• Keep feet shoulder width apart
• Place the stick slightly above the head as a target for a pass
• Make sure the pocket on the stick completely faces the ball
• Make the catch in front of the body with the stick reaching out for the ball
• Cushion the ball into the pocket by bringing the head of the stick back toward the body

• Bend the knees and upper body into a semicrouch position
• For right handers, the right foot is forward, vs. for left handers
• The left arm determines the angle of the scoop, which is a variable for each player
• Hold the end of the handle to the side of the body, rather than in front
• The head of the stick hits the ground 1-2 in. from the pall
• Keep your eyes on the ball until you have completed the scoop with a shovel-like motion
• Scooping should take place with both hands on the stick