| With the advancement in technology regarding stick shapes one of the latest techniques to dragflicking has been to start rolling the ball up the stick into the bow and then rolling the ball back down the stick. This creates a slingshot effect and has effectively made dragflicking an easier skill to master. The roll is seen below in various stages. | |
| Notice how the pickup is made at the very end of the stick. Also notice how the stick is almost tilting towards goal to ensure the ball doesn’t go over the back of it. |  |
| Notice how the ball is rolling up the stick and the stick is still tilted towards goal. Also notice how much distance there is still between the handle of the stick and the turf. |  |
| The ball is now at the optimum point on the shaft. The ball will now change direction and go down the shaft now, gaining speed as it comes out of the bow of the stick. |  |
| The ball is now beginning to start rolling down the stick back towards the head of the stick for release. Once the ball starts rolling down the stick the acceleration through the back of the ball must get faster and faster. |  |
Ball Roll Up and Down Stick
