| At the lowest point of the flick the hands should be millimeters off the turf. The lowest point of the flick should be the midpoint. This is where the ball is in the middle of the stance, the hands are at their lowest and the ball is at the highest point on the shaft. It is also the most compact position that the flicker will find him/herself in. This compact position gives the flicker a good base to explode from for the final part of the flick. | |
| The biggest part to the Pendulum technique is the smoothness needed to achieve maximum efficiency and power. The ball must be in contact with the stick from the moment the stick contacts the ball to the moment the ball is released in the air towards the end of the flick. | |
| This is the lowest point of the flick. Often referred to as the “midpoint” this is where the ball is at the highest point on the shaft and where the hands are at their lowest to the turf. See how the weight is balanced at the centre point of the stance (See the way the feet are). |  |
| Notice how the ball is now airborne and is still on the stick. You should also see how the body is beginning to lift up, thus creating the end of the pendulum effect. Finally see how the stick is beginning to tilt so the ball can be thrown high. |  |
High Pickup, Low Drop, High Release – The Pendulum
