A long pass is an attacking skill that allows players to switch the location of the ball very quickly to create space, find a teammate or to catch out the opposition.
Stage one
Maintain eye contact with the ball.
Point the left shoulder at the intended target.
Slightly bend the trunk and keep the head over the ball.
Place feet shoulder width apart with knees flexed and keep the ball in line with the front left foot (30-50 cm).
Hold the left arm almost straight, flex the right arm and keep the elbow tucked in to the body.
Stage two
Step forward onto the front left leg and quickly swing the stick down.
Keeping eyes on the ball, the ball should be struck when the left and right hands are vertical.
Strike the bottom half of the ball.
Stage three
Finish with body weight transferred onto the front foot, the knees flexed, arms extended and the stick extended in the direction of the target.
