This field hockey playbook document provides instructions for performing the reverse stick hit maneuver, including how to position the body and stick during preparation, the backswing, and follow through motions. The summary describes the key body positions and stick placements for each part of the reverse stick hit.

1. Field Hockey Playbook
The Reverse Stick Hit
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2. Reverse stick
hit preparation
Shoulders turned
stick faces target
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3. Reverse Stick
hit back swing
Hands close to left hip
Right upper arm against
body
Ball by left foot
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4. Reverse Stick
hit back swing
Ball will roll forward into
correct position during
the downswing
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5. Reverse Stick
hit back swing
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6. Reverse Stick
hit follow
through
Back is parallel to the
ground
Arms are straight
Bent from waist
Triangle btwn hands and
shoulders maintained
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