Emphasis on easy movemants:
Try to develop timing with left and right defence players.
Have lots of balls and every time the ball is passed into the midfield while the forards finish the move of the the back two take the next ball and start passing the ball between them until the rotating forwards are ready to recieve the next ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
A few weeks into the league season, poor first touches are costing teams the ball. Coach body shape, scanning and receiving on the move to keep possession.
Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
The first weeks of the season decide whether a junior or new player sticks with adult hockey. Here is how to keep them safe, give them a clear job and build their confidence from the very first bully.