Allow the ball to pass the left foot prior to trapping (in the same way as the Indian dribble).
For players with difficulty you can stand them infield and make them trap the ball on or over the sideline whilst keeping their feet on the pitch.
Make them trap with the left hand only forcing them therefore to take the ball late.
Have the players pass the ball a stick length away from the receiver. This way they have the step into the moving ball in order to receive
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_hockey
England Hockey's rule guidance for 2026/27 takes effect from 1 September. Here are the changes that will actually alter how you coach, and how to brief your squad in one pre-season session.
Turnovers in your own defensive quarter are the most expensive mistakes in hockey. Build an outlet structure your team can execute under a full press, not just in a warm-up.
Summer is the window that decides how your team starts in September. Here is how to build a hockey-specific fitness base with the ball, not just endless running, so players arrive sharp rather than shattered.
