Hi all,
This week the drill is one for Under 10’s.
Striking from the Hand
This is the most common method of passing the sliotar or shooting for a score in Hurling. It is important that players are taught to strike from the dominant and non-dominant side from an early age.
There are a few stages to completing striking from the hand effetely and it will take a few weeks before the child perfects the skill but it is important that you focus on the main teaching points –
1. Toss the sliotar from the cupped hand up to shoulder height. Keep your eye on the ball.
2. Slide the non-dominant hand into the Lock Position, bending the elbows to raise the Hurley.
3. Step forward with the lead foot and swing the hurley downward. Strike the sliotar at knee height.
4. Step forward with the opposite foot to follow through and finish of the strike.
Take a look at the videos below for examples of drills and also the last video on how to correct common errors.
Striking From the Hand Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2X14Y9fgPU
Striking From the Hand Fun Drill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMeEDPUCpXM&spfreload=1
Common Errors –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l93DPGnN0Uk
Hope this will be helpful.
David O’Dea
Games Development Administrator for Hurling in South Kerry.