One of the most important thing players will ever learn is that their off the ball running is equally as important than running with the ball!
It gives the opposition an extra thing to worry about when defending and can open up attacking avenues for your players to drive into.
What's in the Session?
Through a series of progressive exercises this session gets your players practising their A to B passing and Decision Making, thinking about how their positioning will make passing easier for their team-mates and whether or not the pass is the best option? Should they feint to dodge the defender or pass around their marker?
Keep your opposition guessing, improve your players' 2v1 skills today.
The best hockey players in the world do not just react faster; they scan more frequently and process information before the ball arrives. This article explores the science behind scanning, how to coach spatial awareness as a habit, and practical drills that force players to lift their heads and read the game.
In hockey, you can only score from inside the circle. Getting the ball into the D with purpose and creating genuine shooting chances is the hardest part of attack. This article examines the different types of circle entry, why entry angle determines shot quality, and how to train your team to penetrate the most congested area on the pitch.
The best teams don't just press - they press at the right moment. Here's how to train your players to read the cues.