Normal hockey rules. 3 defenders v 4 attackers, add goal keeper to assist defenders if required. Attackers start with ball on sideline at 23m line. 2 points for attackers scoring a goal, 1 point for defenders clearing ball to halfway line. No penalty corners, 1 point to attackers for defender foul and start again. Ball out of play, start again.
Defending wing attacks and using body positioning to cover angles for passing. Marking and posting up practice.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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