3 Tips To Improve Your Overhead In Field Hockey
Want to know how to improve your overhead to get more consistency or to throw the ball further?
In the video below I cover some of the common mistakes players make and I share a few tips on how to improve your overhead in field hockey.
3 Tips To Improve Overhead in Field Hockey
Here's a summary of the key points:
#1: Ball position on pickup
One of the biggest mistakes players make is where they pickup the ball. Although some players might have their own preference, in general try to aim to pickup the ball around the middle of your front (left) foot which makes it easier to pickup the ball.
#2: Drop your right shoulder to get low
Most players have their stick too upright on connection with the ball, so try to drop your right shoulder towards the ground and bring your stick and your left hand towards your right arm. This will help you to get underneath the ball and creates a longer lever, allowing you to throw the ball further.
#3: Use your legs for more power
To get more distance on your overhead / aerial, make sure you're using your legs by pushing your back (right) foot away from the ground and transferring your weight to get more power.
Bonus tip: Add disguise to your pass
Approach the overhead like you would any other free hit by adding some disguise on your pass, so that the opposition are less likely to read it.
You can do this by looking one way and then throwing it the other way.
Master The Overhead In Just 5 Steps
This 90 min overhead masterclass includes:
5 steps to master the overhead breaking down each step with visual examples
When to use the overhead in games
Levels of progressions so you know where to stay and how to progress
The reverse overhead
Tips to get more power in your overhead
Common overhead mistakes And how to correct them
Using the overhead in game situations using real life examples
Personalised Feedback on other players overhead videos and what to focus on to improve
4 Week Overhead Challenge with weekly progressions
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3 Tips To Improve Your Overhead In Field Hockey
Want to know how to improve your overhead to get more consistency or to throw the ball further?
In the video below I cover some of the common mistakes players make and I share a few tips on how to improve your overhead in field hockey.
3 Tips To Improve Overhead in Field Hockey
Here's a summary of the key points:
#1: Ball position on pickup
One of the biggest mistakes players make is where they pickup the ball. Although some players might have their own preference, in general try to aim to pickup the ball around the middle of your front (left) foot which makes it easier to pickup the ball.
#2: Drop your right shoulder to get low
Most players have their stick too upright on connection with the ball, so try to drop your right shoulder towards the ground and bring your stick and your left hand towards your right arm. This will help you to get underneath the ball and creates a longer lever, allowing you to throw the ball further.
#3: Use your legs for more power
To get more distance on your overhead / aerial, make sure you're using your legs by pushing your back (right) foot away from the ground and transferring your weight to get more power.
Bonus tip: Add disguise to your pass
Approach the overhead like you would any other free hit by adding some disguise on your pass, so that the opposition are less likely to read it.
You can do this by looking one way and then throwing it the other way.
Master The Overhead In Just 5 Steps
This 90 min overhead masterclass includes:
5 steps to master the overhead breaking down each step with visual examples
When to use the overhead in games
Levels of progressions so you know where to stay and how to progress
The reverse overhead
Tips to get more power in your overhead
Common overhead mistakes And how to correct them
Using the overhead in game situations using real life examples
Personalised Feedback on other players overhead videos and what to focus on to improve
4 Week Overhead Challenge with weekly progressions
For more hockey tips and training DOWNLOAD OUR FREE mobile app using the buttons below