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Do not fear failure. If you are constantly worried about messing up you will always grip your stick too tight and never be able to play to your potential. And with that, Give 100%, 100% of the time. If you are going hard and you are passionate about what you are doing, it doesn’t matter if you make a mistake, you just learn from it. Everyone makes mistakes, it’s about having a short memory, becoming better from the mistake, and worrying about executing the next play.
Cut Hard and Fast
Make full cuts – go through and out – don’t cut at half speed or hang around the crease after your cut.
Zigs and Zags
Zig your cuts, fake left – go right, fake right – go left. Don’t always run at the same speed, change of pace is a very effective method of getting open.
After the Clear
After the ball has been cleared, if you have a wide-open opportunity to dodge, do it. If you are sure a man is open, pass to him, settle the ball down, and let your attack get set up. Remember, after a clear, the midfielders will need time to catch their breath. Middies rest on offense, […]
Try Some Dodges
Every man on the attack should try at least two dodges every game. Learn at least three different types of dodges.
Don’t Rush at Him
Don’t rush at a man when riding – particularly behind the goal. Force him to pass – force him in the direction where there is help. Talk all the time and run hard. The success of an attack depends on their riding ability and their desire to have the ball.
Don’t Rush an Attackman
Don’t rush an attack man after he has caught the ball. If he is receiving a rather long pass and you are sure you can reach him before the ball, go after him, checking his stick and hitting him with your body.
Anticipate the Pass
As a pass is made to the man you are playing, move out to cover him as the ball is moving to him, so that you are in position as he catches it. Don’t wait until he has caught the ball, and then move out on him.
Playing the Man With the Ball
Never take a step into a man while playing him on defense.
The First Move
Once the attack man has the ball, worry him plenty by poke checking, etc., don’t give him much chance to look over his field, and make him worry about you. Don’t force or rush him, however. There is a big difference between worrying a man and forcing or rushing him. Make the attack make the […]
Keep Your Stick Up
When not poking at the man with ball, keep your stick around the height of your attack man’s shoulder. Don’t ever carry it at your side, KEEP IT UP!
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