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How to Throw Sidearm

The sidearm comes across the body with the elbow up. Rotate your hips for power and you get a fast, flat release that changes the angle on the goalie.

Step-by-step technique

  1. 1Drop the stick toward hip level with your elbow up.
  2. 2Keep your top hand close to your body.
  3. 3Rotate your hips and snap your wrists horizontally.
  4. 4Follow through across your body.

Best for: Changing angles, low shots, and fast passes.

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