Hockey: Reverse Stick Receive and Shot

Description

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• Objective: Direct the received pass in the direction of the baseline to open up the optimal shooting angle.
• Purpose: Increase the chances of hitting the target and therefore scoring a goal.
• Set-up: 
• A midfield passer will start with the ball and wait for an attacker to make a run on the edge of the D. 
• Attacker will initially run towards the passer to show for the ball, then peel off, aiming their run towards the baseline.
• At this point, the passer will play the ball into the attackers path.
• The attacker should take a receiving touch, followed by a shot at goal off their left foot.

Coaching points

• Passer should feed the ball in line with attackers run on the right hand side of their body.
• The trap should be taken with soft hands, cushioning the ball towards the direction of the baseline.
• Use the pace of the ball so you do not need to break stride.
• Hitting the ball off the left foot, works in the principle of a right angle, emphasising the importance of a good touch.
• Weight transfer from right to left in the shooting phase is key to generating ball speed.
• Ensure the left foot is flat on the ground when striking the ball.

Progression

• Add in a defender to follow the attacking runner. Increases pressure on the quality of the touch.
• Challenge the players to hit the shot of the right foot.

Drill tags: receive pass, good touch, shot, goalscoring, shooting