Question

Explain forehand pass.

Answer 1

A forehand pass is any pass made of the right side of body, also known as “open side” or “strong side” because body faces the target on the hit. The left side is the “reverse side” or “weak side” because the player’s back is to the target. With forehand passes, the hits are harder and more accurate.

As a way of passing, there are specific types of forehands passes a player can make. The push, hit, aerial pass and any other type of pass can be made from the right side of body. The ball will be positioned a little differently depending on the type of pass, but it will always be on the right side of body.

Listed below are the basic principles to follow for any forehand pass or hit:

1. All forehand passes should begin with the ball to the right of body. 
2. Before passing, keep the ball on bottom of the stick. 
3. Position the to face the target. 
4. Depending on what type of pass is made, the ball will be placed a little differently. 
5. To pass, the stick has to be swept forward in one fluid motion. 
6. As the player moves the stick forward, the bodyweight has to be shifted from the back foot to the front foot. 
7. The final motion is the follow through. The player has to make sure to point the stick and body at the target after having released the ball. 
8. The player has to always keep the eyes on the target, not the ball, when making a pass. 
9. During a game, forehand pass is to be used when passing to an unmarked teammate. If the player ever has the option of using a forehand pass or a backhand pass, forehand pass should be used. The beginner players are trained to play a forehand pass accurately and with more power.