Can be played with any number on each team. Each player has a partner that they can only mark & tackle. Normal hockey rules unless the teacher puts limitations on the game (3 touch etc)
Demands player to player marking Early reading of the game and reaction to the opponents movement. Technique of 1v1 defending and elimination skills, whilst linking up with team players - good footwork and pressurise the attackers first touch.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."
The variety of sessions across sports - sometimes we steal session ideas from one sport and use them with another.
As we enter the business end of the competition, we take a look at the remaining eight teams and the key talking points surrounding each side.