TIPS ON PLAYING A NUMBER ONE

 

· Is the only player that can score and with that responsibility must not take careless risks

· A number one should be able to catch the ball and unload quickly and accurately.

· Number ones should be able to cross the penalty line bounce or free throw with a high percentage of success.

· Skill is needed to be able to bounce the ball at high speed.

· A number one needs to be an attacking player

· Ones should always be searching for the ball.

· Numbers ones need to be able to maintain possession while under fire from the opposition.

· Ones should be patient when needed.

· Playing one you should be able to anticipate the play to achieve a forward field position when the team is in attack.  Though not too far forward.  You should always be close enough to the play to be able to take some pressure off the other players in the section.

· Number ones need to control the game in the area.

· You need to be able to read the opposing number threes horse and player ability.

· Number ones need to be able to ride with one hand.

· Number ones need to be aggressive in defense.

 

What kind of goals are there and how do the goals look wide or small?

 

Straight     -         Wide                    Angle                    -         Small

Overhead   -         Wide                    Back Hand           -         Small

High            -         Wide                    Low                        -         Wide

Past No. 3  -         Wide                   

 

Easier Goal Throwing

Be able to score form any angle including backhand.

Teach your horse where the goal posts are.  If your horse wants to run to the goals it makes your job easier

Let the ball do the work.  If you see a gap in between the defense and the goals – throw the ball.

 

Back Hand Goals

· Aim wrist at goals

· Racquet behind girth

· Lean Out

· Aim at furthest post.

On this page are documents relating to “Playing a No 1” and “Newbies guide to Carnivals”