Hockey | Practices For Juniors

Fun, age-appropriate drills designed for young players.
U8 U10 U12 Beginners Grassroots
Why These Drills Work
Build Confidence
Help young players develop a love for hockey through fun, achievable challenges.
Core Skills
Establish fundamental dribbling, passing, and receiving technique from an early age.
Game Understanding
Introduce basic game concepts through age-appropriate small-sided activities.

This category focuses on building fundamental skills for young and novice hockey players.These drills help juniors develop confidence, basic technique, and a love for the game.Perfect for U8, U10, and U12 players, as well as complete beginners of any age.Ideal for coaches working with grassroots players who need engaging, age-appropriate activities.

HOW TO USE THESE DRILLS...

These junior hockey drills and videos are aimed at teaching younger or novice players the basics of the game and get them used to using the stick to control the ball.

Using these practices will ensure your players grow in confidence when dribbling, receiving the ball and passing - all the building blocks required by grassroot players.

We also cover how to hold the stick when running without the ball. Numerous fun drills and games for Under 8s (U8), Under 10s (U10) and Under 12s (U12) Hockey coaching.

Whatever age group you are introducing the basics of hockey to, the drills in this category help players build confidence in core skills.

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