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Catching the Sliotar

Hand position and soft catching technique to gain clean possession from a pass or puck-out.

How to do it

Make soft hands like catching a water balloon — let the ball sink into your fingers, not your palm!

For Parents & Coaches

01

Fingers not palm

Catch in the fingers and draw the ball in.

02

Soft hands

Give with the ball to cushion it.

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