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Hockey: Receiving the ball left to right

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Shane, Hockey Coach

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Objective: To receive the ball from the left, letting it across the body to open up and pass to the right with control.

Purpose: Being able to let the ball come across the body opens up more passing options and can be a great way to eliminate with one touch.

Structure: Groups of 3

COACHING POINTS

Before receiving the ball, encourage the player to pre-scan to see where the next pass is, as well as where the defenders are.
Angle the body so that it's in a position where the player can open up to see both side (stood on a half-turn).
When receiving the ball, have the stick out in front to have it in the corner of the eye.
As the ball arrives, allow it across the body and cushion it with the stick to the outside of the right foot.
As the ball gets outside the right foot, the body should rotate around, bringing the feet into a position to make the next pass out to the right.
N.B. although arms should be soft to cushion the ball when receiving, the grip should be firm to prevent the stick from twisting when the ball makes contact.

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Receiving the pass right to left:

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Objective:Â To be able to receive the ball from the right and transfer to the left with a pass.Â

Purpose:Â Being able to transfer the ball from right to left in once motion means the transfer will be faster to take advantage of space created.

Structure:Â Pairs or Group of 3's

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Receiving on the move:

Player runs away from the line to then turn and receive the ball on the reverse stick side and run to the line and turn

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Receive reverse on the move:

2 Balls Players in the middle receive the ball on the reverse pass the ball on to the next player to then receiving the same ball back again on the reverse.

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Receiving the ball on the move:

1 - when receiving the ball on the forehand, the player should let the ball role passed the right foot, then continue the run, then pass back the ball.

2 - receives the ball on the reverse (allow ball to run passed left foot) and continues to run with the ball on the forehand before passing back the ball.

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