Different footwork through ladders(bunny hops,one foot in each, etc.) balance along skipping rope jump over hurdles in an out of cones sprint to pile of balls and collect a ball sprint back NOT THROUGH COURSE first team to bring all their balls back to the start wins
correct footwork encourage to do at pace for younger ages give names to equipment eg.ropes are a bridge, red cones are tress, the ball is gold, etc.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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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.
