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Hi again Sportplan. I have recently been appointed the provincial head coach for the province i live in in Zimbabwe. I have been a selector for the u13 girls provincial side for three years prior to this. This is the first time i will be working with girls that i have not had the opportunity to build a raport with. My question (s) are as follows%3A
1)The Interprovincial Tournament is to be held on sand and astra turf fields this year. My girls will be at a destinct disadvantage living in the country we only play on grass fields. What would be the best way to prepare them for the fast, more predictable nature of turf play?
2)What would be the best way to gel the team quickly as it is made up of girls from many different schools? We only have two practise sessions available as a team before the tournament?
Thanks, i hope you can give me a few more ideas to work with.
Jason
Zimbabwe
Hockey CoachCoach
TOP ANSWER
Jon RoyceCoach, England
Jason,
I would place your limited time on the fact that the concept that the ball will rarely be missed by an opponent, the ball will not go through players.
Trying in such a short time to change your team into a team that holds possession will probably not bring success. I would place the emphasis on off the ball movement, ensuring there is a clear passing lane for the ball. If the passing lane is closed pass it across the pitch then play forward. Keep it dead simple.
Make sure they move their feet when defending or they will be eqsily eliminated - be patient.
Take them out for a bar-b-que and have them share some Mopane worms (they're excellent!)
Then you're set!
ANSWERS
Jon RoyceCoach, England
Jason,
I would place your limited time on the fact that the concept that the ball will rarely be missed by an opponent, the ball will not go through players.
Trying in such a short time to change your team into a team that holds possession will probably not bring success. I would place the emphasis on off the ball movement, ensuring there is a clear passing lane for the ball. If the passing lane is closed pass it across the pitch then play forward. Keep it dead simple.
Make sure they move their feet when defending or they will be eqsily eliminated - be patient.
Take them out for a bar-b-que and have them share some Mopane worms (they're excellent!)
Then you're set!
Hockey CoachCoach
Thanks for the advice! Sorry this repy is s late. We placed second in the tournament!! Woohoo
