Reverse Stick Control Course
Stick & Ball Control
Legend
- player
- cones
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Develop reverse stick control by navigating a cone course using only the reverse stick face.
What you need
- field hockey stick
- field hockey ball
- cones
Your focus
Reverse stick control is an essential advanced skill that allows players to receive and control balls on their left side without turning. Early development of this skill expands a player's range significantly. Players with strong reverse stick control are far harder to defend against.
Set up 6 cones in a straight line, 3 yards apart.
Players dribble through the course using only the reverse stick face.
Focus on keeping the ball close and maintaining control through all 6 cones.
Compare speed with dominant stick face to track reverse stick improvement.
Goal
You're there when you complete the cone course using only your reverse stick without losing control or switching faces.
Helpful cues
- Rotate the stick face fully to the reverse position
- Keep your head over the ball
- Short, precise touches, don't overrun the ball
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Use a softer ball; widen cone spacing to 5 yards.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Mix forehand and reverse stick touches; alternate at each cone.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.