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Just beginning to coach 7-8 year olds in hockey..any?

Just beginning to coach 7-8 year olds in hockey..any suggested drills for dribbling/pushing the ball?

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Sportplan TeamAdministrator, United Kingdom

Anita, Thank you for your question.

The Sportplan Hockey Pro Plans - 10 Week Guide to the Basics of Hockey will give you all the drills and coaching ideas you need to introduce and improve the basics of hockey at any level.

Have a look, there is link to the 10 Week Guide to Hockey on the main hockey page, or from here just click drills to get get back to the main hockey.

Hope this helps.

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