Hockey: First Touch

Description

- Picking the ball up on the move
- Receiving the ball on the strongside
- Changing direction from original post

Coaching points

- The player should post to the ball at pace, but slow the feet down just before the ball is received
- Receive the ball in playing position
- Make sure the drill is completed with intensity. Mistraps can usually be linked to fatigue

Progression

- Encourage players to prescan during post up
- Increase pace of ball to be received
- Introduce a one touch rule