Hockey: Footwork and Power Push

Develop your team's ability to zip the ball around the field with skill and confidence.

Place the stick behind the ball and push. There should be NO NOISE on contact.

Start with the ball in line with the right foot as this allows for maximum weight transfer.

Endeavour to keep eyes up throughout stroke and stick. In contact, feel the ball. This may be difficult initially but will pay dividends with your potential high achievers as it will let them see a defenders late movement and allow them to make adjustments.

Tip: Place the right foot on a line. Start the ball on the same line.

Run with eyes up scanning for passes.

Take a "long low step" onto the right foot.

Place the foot flat on the ground as this establishes a sound base.

Allow the ball to fall back in line with the right foot.

Push and exaggerate the follow through.

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Posture

Balance

Place the stick behind the ball and push. There should be NO NOISE on contact.

Start with the ball in line with the right foot as this allows for maximum weight transfer.

Endeavour to keep eyes up throughout stroke and stick. In contact, feel the ball. This may be difficult initially but will pay dividends with your potential high achievers as it will let them see a defenders late movement and allow them to make adjustments.

Tip: Place the right foot on a line. Start the ball on the same line.