Set up four cones in a 5 by 5 metre square.
You can have 1 to 4 players working in any one square, each player needs a ball.
Beginners should try and stop with their left foot forward then to push back from this foot and change direction
Some players naturally stop with their right foot and then push off with their left (this should not be discouraged).
Beginners should try and stop with their left foot forward then to push back from this foot and change direction
Some players naturally stop with their right foot and then push off with their left (this should not be discouraged).
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
A few weeks into the league season, poor first touches are costing teams the ball. Coach body shape, scanning and receiving on the move to keep possession.
Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
The first weeks of the season decide whether a junior or new player sticks with adult hockey. Here is how to keep them safe, give them a clear job and build their confidence from the very first bully.