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Hockey: Ramp Elimination

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Coaching Objective:

To teach the attacker to run towards the defender at pace and eliminate by creating a little lift over the defenders stick.

Purpose:

This skill can be done at pace and is quite subtle therefore is effective in getting past oncoming defenders when the space is tight and the option of dragging the ball into space is not there.

COACHING POINTS

Run at pace towards the defender with the ball at 1 o'clock on the forehand side and the attacker approaches the defender with the body positioned in a way that they can either pass or drag the ball either way, creating indecision in the defenders mind.
As the attacker nears the defender, a small drag to the left commits the defender to attampt to tackle on their open stick side.
As they lay their stick to make the challenge, the attacker creates a ramp on their back hand side by simply turning the stick over the ball, barely losing contact of the ball.
The attacker uses the speed of the ball and the momentum with it to lift the ball over the stick of the defender. (at pace, simply having the stick at the right angle will allow the ball to get over the defenders stick without having to physically lift or carry the ball.)
Regain control of the ball and assume the proper ball carrying position once again to pass or set up a shooting opportunity.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Short v Drag to eliminate:

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Coaches Objective:

To teach players to use the close proximity of a defender to advantage in order to open up play to the right with a short V drag.

Purpose:

To open up the rest of the pitch to create passing options.

Eliminating a Player

Quick Drag To The Defender's Open Side:

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Coaches Objective:

To teach the attacker to eliminate the defender by making them commit to a reverse stick tackle before dragging the ball back and eliminating them on their open stick side.

Purpose:

Defenders will often look to channel attackers onto their open stick side as it's easier to make a tackle and harder to eliminate as an attacker. Therefore, getting them to commit on their reverse stick side and eliminate on their open stick side can be a huge advantage.Â

Eliminating a Player

Quick Drag To The Defender's Reverse Side:

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Coaches Objective:Â

To teach the attacking player to give the impression of attacking the defenders open stick side before eliminating on the defenders reverse stick side.

Purpose:Â

There is a much greater chance of a succesful elimintion on the defenders reverse stick side. By getting them to commit on their open stick side, creates a great opportunity to eliminate the other way to then pass or shoot.

Eliminating a Player

Moderate Speed Elimination:

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Coaching Objective:Â

Develop the attackers ability to eliminate by widening their drag and accelerating away from the contest on their open stick side.

Purpose:

Being able to eliminate at lower speed is a great way to get out of situations where attackers are surrounded by defenders or a great way to set up counter attacks when you turn the ball over.

Eliminating a Player

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