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Hockey: Ball into Space

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Player 1 runs into the space to receive the ball from player 2 who:

Can hit or push the ball
Can give an aerial ball into the space.

The player looking to receive the ball then runs into the circle and shoots.

COACHING POINTS

After this the running player (player 2) joins the back of the line on the other side (clockwise) and the player who passed the ball (player 1) becomes the next runner.

PROGRESSION

- Have the player making the pass attempt to chase down the ball after making the pass, adding pressure to the receive and shooting opportunity

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