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Hockey: Forehand chip hit

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Set up a V-shaped set of cones.

Players dribble at an angle into the V and then perform a forehand chip hit to lift the ball over the cones.

They then run around the cones to regain control of the ball and continue dribbling.

COACHING POINTS

You could add a reaction element to this drill - as players approach the coach calls out either "Forehand" or "Reverse".

Players must react accordingly and perform the chip in the direction called (left or right).

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Chip and go:

Players dribble towards the line of cones.

When they are parallel to the cones they perform the chip skill and then run around the cones to regain control and the ball and continue running.

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Body movement:

Set out two lines of cones in a tight zig-zag formation.

Players take it in turns to run through the cones. The ball travels down the middle while the player uses quick feet to shuffle in and out of the cones, maintaining a forward body position throughout.

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Drag change direction:

Set up two lines of staggered cones outside the shooting circle.

Players take it in turn to run with the ball straight at the left side of the line of cones.

When they are within a couple of steps of the cones players make a sharp change of direction and drag the ball to the right and then run at the second line of cones.

Players then perform a second drag before then having a shot on goal!

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