1) 3 attackers (in blue) attack goal unopposed. Extra pt for scoring after going round a cone (i.e. crossing the ball). 2) Same but 3v1, with 1 DEF starting from a red cone and recovering with the attackers. Ball out/goal>>next group. 3) Same but 3v2, with 2 recovering defenders. Variations (to increase intensity) shot timer Defender(s) starting position is in the D
cross from wide cross from backline cross from left side of pitch (reverse sweep or forehand) cross square or to penalty spot
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.
