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Help to prepare an hour session for under 13 boys hockey?

I have an interview for a new job and have been asked to prepare an hour session for the under 13 boys hockey team. There will between 11-22 boys and will be on grass. I am new to hockey coaching and looking for advice. Can anyone receommend a good all-round training programme to include warm up, skills and games? Any help would be very much appreciated!!

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hai..mr richard..under 13 means concentrate on basic skills like, grip, hitting, stopping pushing, dribbling,etc. warmup & fitness can be almost identical to other outdoor games ok! but my real advice is , just for the sake of a job, dont pretend/try to be a hockey coach

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