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The drag flick technique in field hockey is an important ‘weapon’ for scoring. Unfortunately, especially younger sportsmen often drop out when training the drag flick. A training tool was developed to improve the drag flick technique, to decrease the load on the body during the drag flick, and to increase the fun factor. A survey showed that trainers and hockey players were positive about the tool...
The drag flick was introduced to field hockey in the early 1990’s by Dutch player Taco Hajo van den Honert. It has become a major offensive weapon as a set play in penalty corners, with skilled drag flickers highly sought after at all levels of the game.This study investigated the forces between ball and stick and the location of the ball on the stick during a drag flick. Force sensors were mounted...
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