
3 v 3 + Joker Possession The joker is always with the team in possession Teams attempt to keep possession for as long as possible
After each pass the player has to move 5m Three touch hockey 4v4 What does the attacker with the ball ahve to pay attention to? The positioning of the defenders in relation to the availability of team mates. Which factors play a role in choosing the right pass? The position of the defender plus the space and time the likely receiver will have. How can the defenders influence the attackers play? By slowing the attackers frequency of passing and adding pressure by decreasing space and isloating and individual attacker.
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