Three attackers (in blue) attack the goal unopposed, starting from blue cones. Reset when a goal is scored or the ball goes out. Attackers get 1pt for scoring, otherwise defenders get 1pt. Progression: 3v1, with 1 DEF starting from a red cone and recovering with the attackers. 3v2, with 2 recovering defenders + [20s] shot timer. Variations: Add cones in one or both corners, 2pts if attackers can round a cone and score with a cross. Defender(s) starting position Obstacle in goal if no GK
Feedback: Defenders, how quickly can you put pressure on the ball/get behind the ball? What can you do besides tackle? Stop the go-forward, get in the way, force a mistake.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_hockey
As clubs start their indoor fixtures, outdoor habits get punished fast. Here is how to retrain the skills that actually change indoors.
Two defenders chase the ball, nobody covers the runner, and a soft goal goes in. Here is the five-step treat for the mix-up haunting hockey defences this October.
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.
