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Most of this section is self-explanatory, with the demonstrator showing the situation in which you are most likely to use this type of grip.
Fairly obviously the Basic grip is the one used most of the time - it allows you to control the ball in a upright stance either on the strong/open or reverse sides (preferable to laying the stick along the floor, which is a static position) and is used when pushing the ball. It easily moves to the Double V grip which is used for the hit, or the Short Handled grip used in clip-hitting (a quicker but less powerful version of hit, useful if hitting when under pressure from a defender).
The One Handed grips, either Left or Right, tend to be used if controlling the ball or tackling a long way from the body and need bent knees and a low body position to be used effectively. Note how the left hand is rotated 180 degrees onto the back of the stick for the One Handed Left grip.
The Frying-Pan grip is used for the Reverse Hit or Reverse Sweep as shown, another move only effective when played with the body low to the ground.
Finally the Reverse Grip. Rarely used, it is nevertheless required when receiving a lifted ball in front of your body - in this case it allows you to line the stick directly underneath the ball. Its other main use is the one shown, performing an aerial when the ball is to the left of the body, but this is an advanced skill. |
