
Activity Planner
Strike on the Ground - Striking in Pairs
Hurling — Basic Drill
This is a basic drill to practice the ground strike technique and also incorporates the ground block
Organisation
- Divide the players into pairs 10m apart; one ball per pair
- Each player in turn strikes the ball to their partner, who blocks it and strikes back
- Alternate striking using the dominant and non-dominant sides
STEP Variation
Space - To increase the challenge; Increase the distance between the players
Equipment - As the players become more proficient, use a smaller ball, e.g. the Quick Touch ball