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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.
Don’t Turn Your Back to the Ball
After the man you are playing throws a ball, step back two steps quickly and be ready for a cut. Also always look in the direction of the ball as you drop off. Don’t turn your back on the ball.
Playing the Pass
As the man you are playing starts a pass, check across his arms, but don’t step in.
Playing Your Man
A. If the ball is out front, and your man is behind the goal, play on the pipe of the cage on the side of the goal your man is on. B. If the ball is behind the goal and your man is behind also although without the ball, go behind with him.
Clearing the Ball
When clearing the ball, as you catch it, circle away from your stick side if you are moving in to receive the pass.
Screen Shots
Never let an attack man clamp your stick. If you are on the crease on a screen shot, stop it or catch it, if you can’t do either then move out of the way so that your goalie can see it.
No Loafing
Once the other team has cleared the ball, all defense men must drop in fast, RUN HARD – THIS IS ONE TIME YOU CANNOT LOAF.
Make Sharp Clearing Passes
On clears, make all passes sharp, away from the (attack man) and, as a general rule, to the nearest open man.
Ground Ball Box-out
If the ball is rolling toward the midfield line, NEVER ALLOW your attack man to beat you to the ball. Be alert, use your stick to goose the ball to teammate. Don’t let the attack man clamp your stick or lift up so ball goes under and through. Remember, if the ball is 5 yards […]
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