Hockey: Using the Boards

Description

Set up a line of cones about 5 to 8 metres away from the boards forming a long thin pitch.

Make two end zones

2 teams of 4 nominate a player to stand in their side's allocated end zones.

The player in the end zone is the support player and can be used to keep possession.

The aim of the game is for one of the teams to pass or dribble into their end zone.

Coaching points

Duration of games played 3 x 5 minute games, with 1 - 2 minutes rest between each game.