Hockey: Interception - Open Side

Description

Defender steps in front of the attacker to intercept a pass

Coaching Points

Defender is marking over distance (not touch-tight)

Defender times his run so he picks up the ball at the correct time

Defender picks the ball up on the move

Intercepting player keeps moving with the ball after interception to get away from the attacker and into a strong position

Progression

Make the attacker less passive