Here are the Key Teaching Points for the Roll Lift
Adopt the Ready Position
-Place the non-dominant foot alongside the ball -Bend the knees and back to bring the head over the ball. This is the Lifting Position -The toe of the hurley should be pointed away from the body to the dominant side -Note that both thumbs should be pointing towards the bas of the hurley -Ensure the hurley is almost parallel to the ground before performing the lift -Place the hurley firmly on the ball, roll the ball towards the body and slide the toe of the hurley underneath to lift it -Release the non-dominant hand from the hurley into a cupped position allowing the ball to fall into it
Here are the Common Errors for the Roll Lift
Attempting to catch the ball at the end of the lift by grabbing or snatching with a downward motion. This may result in a failed catch
-To correct, the hurley is turned to face the ‘toe’ away from the body when adopting the Lifting Position
Holding the hurley at too great an angle. This may lead to difficulty rolling the ball onto the hurley, or the ball being thrown forward during the lift
-To correct, the hurley is almost parallel to the ground when adopting the Lifting Position
Attempting to catch the ball at the end of the lift by grabbing or snatching with a downward motion. This may result in a failed catch
-To correct, the non-dominant hand is released from the hurley into a cupped position to allow the ball to ‘fall’ into it
Thanks to our Under-14 Camogie team for demonstrating the roll lift.
