Players in pairs. P1 starts on the 25 with a ball, P2 waits in the marked zone. P1 passes to P2 who runs around the curved triangle and passes back to P1 who has run into the D to score. Next pair goes. Variation: (harder) Add in a passive defender in the D, who can only block/intercept
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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.
Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
The first weeks of the season decide whether a junior or new player sticks with adult hockey. Here is how to keep them safe, give them a clear job and build their confidence from the very first bully.
