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Basics…1. The Ball can only be hit with the

flat side of the stick.

2. The left hand should always be above the right when dribbling, shooting or passing. Do not hold the stick cross-handed.

3. There are no left-handed sticks. Left handers need not worry as the strong left arm on top will work to your advantage.

4. The ball is pushed or flicked with the hands apart and the knees bent (like an ice-hockey wrist shot). The ball is hit with two hands placed together (left on top, right below) on the upper part of the stick (like a golf club

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Hockey H - Basics

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Skills…

o Possession skillsBe able to maintain possession both individually and in pairs.

o Elimination skills Be able to take on an opponent one-on-one.

o Tackling skills Don’t rush in - hold the stick in the left hand and back up until an opportunity to disposes arises. Channel your opponent to the sides.

o ObstructionA player cannot obstruct if he is stationary, no matter which way he is facing; he must move into a position to

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The Game…

A player may not1. Charge, hit, shove or trip an

opponent. 2. Play the ball in a potentially

dangerous way. 3. Raise the stick above the waist in

a dangerous manner while attempting to play or stop the ball.

4. Advance the ball by any means other than with the stick.

5. Stop or deflect the ball in the air or on the ground with any part of the body.

6. Hit, hook, hold or interfere with and opponents stick.

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Horse-Riding

Horse-Riding

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HR - Basics

Basic…

1. Keep your heels down 2. The reins must be kept short, but

not too short. Your arm should be a ‘ L ‘ shape.

3. Keep your hands as still as possible.

4. While in walk the horse should feel like its in a march.

5. Always look where your going and want to go. Do not look down at the horse.

6. When in ganter sit in the saddle. 7. When jumping you must be in

jumping postion. 8. When in walk, instead of keicking

all the time, move them forward by using the saddle. It will feel as if your acctually moving the

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SportscopeHorse-Riding

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Skills…

o Posture – how you sit, and its important to sit up straight. Sitting deep in the saddle .

o To turn left, hold out the left rein and kick with right leg.

o To turn right hold out right rein and kick with lrft leg.

o Getting the rythem of rising trot. As you do a rising trot you will stand in the stirrups and sitting, this is done in a rhythm. This will come with time and practice, nobody gets it straight away.

Equipment…

Riding Helmet

Body protector

Riding boots

Whip

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Camogie

SportscopeCamogie

Basics...1. Ready Position: Your strong hand

(the hand you write with) at the top of the hurl , held as if you are shaking hands with it. Your weaker hand holding where the hurl begins to widen into the boss.

2. Ground-Striking: Pull the hurl up above over your shoulder, while sliding your weaker hand up the length of the hurl to meet the other hand.

3. Swing the hurl back down to hit the sliotar, keeping your hands as close together as possible, with a strong grip.

4. Blocking: Again, hold your hurl

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SportscopeCamogie

Skills…

1. The Roll-Lift This is when you place the hurl (with your hands in the blocking position) flat over the sliotar and swiftly roll the hurl towards you and then under the ball. You give the ball a little flick and catch it before it reaches your knee.

2. The Jab-Lift This is exactly what it sounds like, you simply “jab” your hurl under the ball, give it a slight flick and catch the ball before it reaches your knee.

3. Free TakingPlace the ball on a nice, tall piece of grass and lift it into the air. (While the ball is rising, swing your hurl, the same

Quotes…

o The integrity of the game is everything.

- Peter Ueberroth

o Pro football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors.

- Frank Gifford

o Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.

- Michael Jordan

o You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.

- Michael Phelps

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Gaelic Football

Gaelic Football G - Basics

Basics…

1. Gaining position:The Crouch Lift: Move to the ball. Bend at the hips and knees. Supporting foot beside the ball. Place the hands in front of the ball. Fingers spread. Bring the lifting leg forwards, scooping the ball into the hands. Draw the ball into the body.

2. The Maintaining position : The Bounce: Hold the ball with both hands. Eyes on the ball. Extend both arms towards the ball as it returns. Spread the fingers and cushion the ball into the hands. Hold the ball securely and bring it into the body. Spread the fingers behind the ball. Extend the arm, pushing the ball to

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SportscopeGaelic Football

Quotes…

o Pro football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors.

- Frank Gifford

o Sports do not build character. They reveal it.

- Heywood Broun

Fun facts…

o A football is made up of 32 leather panels, held together by 642 stitches.

o The "huddle" in football was formed due a deaf football player who used sign language to

Skills…

o The High Catch: Moving forward, plant the jumping foot and extend upwards, swinging the opposite leg. Spread the fingers to form ‘W’ shape behind the ball. Draw the ball into the chest with both hands. Extend the arms over the head. Head up, eyes on the ball.

o The Body Catch: Move to receive the ball between the arms and the chest. Eyes on the ball. Relax the chest on impact to cushion the ball into a secure position with both hands. Extend the arms in front of the chest with elbows close together and palms facing up.

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