In this section, you will look at model performers in the following skills/techniques: Control Straight Dribble Indian Dribble Push Pass Slap Hit Reverse Hit Short Hit Block Tackle Jab Tackle

Control Model Performer  Get your stick down early, keeping it low to the ground with a nice firm but relaxed grip. Bend from the knees, not just the waist  The left hand should be near the top of the stick and the right hand further down  Bend your knees and absorb the ball against your stick out in front of the right foot - i.e. it should feel as though you are allowing your stick to "give" a little on contact  Your body should be in line with the ball as it approaches you  You may need to angle your stick down to help control the ball

Dribble Model Performer  Keep the ball out in front of the right side of your body and away from your feet, at about 2 o'clock  Keep the stick in contact with the ball as much as possible  Your hands should be apart, with your knees bent and your back straight  For close dribble keep the ball on the end of the stick  run on the balls of your feet and be prepared to change direction and pace  Keep your head up and watch where you are going

Indian Dribble Model Performer  Put the V of your left hand down the back of the stick to make it easier to rotate. Hands apart on the stick.  Use your left hand to rotate the stick fully over the ball and use your right hand to guide the stick  Keep your right hand loose to allow the stick to turn easily  Turn the stick over the ball from the right hand side of your body to the left hand side and back again  Transfer your body weight from left foot to right foot and vice versa  Keep your head up

Push Pass Model Performer  Your hands should be approximately 30cm apart with the left hand near the top of the stick and the right hand further down  feet apart and knees bent with the ball in line with your back foot  Keep your stick in contact with the ball as you begin to shift your weight from back to front foot  Follow through keeping your stick in contact with the ball for as long as possible, increasing the speed of your stick head as you near your front foot  follow through strongly with your stick - it should finish pointing towards the direction of the pass.

Slap Hit Model Performer  Hands apart on the stick  The backswing should be short and flat, with stick parallel to the ground  Transfer your weight from your back foot to your front foot to create power in the pass  Keep your arms extended and step in to the pass  Keep the follow through low and your stick on the ground

Reverse Hit Model Performer  Use a pancake grip to hold the stick - i.e. with your palms facing upwards - as if you were holding a frying pan  The hook of the stick should be turned in a clockwise direction with the flat side facing upwards  The backswing needs to be short, with the stick hugging the ground. This is done by cocking your wrist  Hit off the right foot with the ball slightly out in front  get down low and aim to hit the middle of the ball with the inside leading edge of the stick.  Follow through in the direction of the pass

Short Hit Model Performer  Place your hands firmly together near the top of the stick and swing it backwards  You should aim to hit the lower half of the ball when you bring your stick back down  Remember to keep your eyes on the ball and follow through with your stick after making contact  Your feet should be in a parallel line to the direction of the ball

Block Tackle Model Performer  Put your left foot forward with your knee bent and your back leg stretched behind you  Have your stick at right angles to the line of the ball  Don't swing for the ball with your stick - keep it low on the ground  Put the shaft of your stick in front of the ball.  Once the tackle has been made, use both hands on the stick to make it easier for you to hold possession

Jab Tackle Model Performer  You can use the jab to slow down the ball carrier or dislodge the ball  Put your left foot forward  Jab the stick forward with your left hand  If the ball has run clear of their stick and the time is right to try and dislodge the ball, make your move  Otherwise, just faking the jab with your body and arm will still force your opponent to keep their eyes down on the ball.