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Can you give me your ideas of a one test only assessment to split a large mixed ability group of players (20 to 60) into the right ability groups in less than 2 hours?

Here is one example I use.I put out this slalom as the test whenever confronted with a large group of mixed ability players that need to be put into equal ability groups to play a game or to be coached. The slalom incorporates lots of the aspects of the techniques required by the individual players to play the game of hockey. I.e. running with the ball, fast and controlled, changing direction with the ball pivoting, stopping the ball etc.I normally set up 2 - 4 identical slaloms, see attachment, and have 4 coaches or helpers with a stopwatch (mobile phones are great for this).To record the score I normally put a label on the stick of each player so they can write down their time. Once all players have recorded a time, ask the players to stand in time order on the sideline. Once the players are in order you can put the 10 fastest times to play a 5 aside game across 23 meter area and the next 10 in the next 23 meter area and so on up to 40 players playing on one full pitch. The last few changes you might now need to make are the players that perform better or weaker on any particular pitch (should not be to many).

Bram van Asselt, England

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Survey on Drills vs Gameplay

Hi, I am doing research into drills vs gameplay in coaching. I would appreciate it if you would be able to fill in this short survey on the topic. Tanks. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PF5LR2J

Adam LambCoach, England

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Social distancing in drills?

With the 2 meter or 6 feet distance rule due to COVID-19, I was looking for FUN and HIGH INTENSITY warm-up games/drills for beginner players. I would love to hear the ideas of others. Please include a small description and/or drawing of the drill, as well as what aspects of the game the drill focuses on.

Emily Coach, Canada

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Hockey- I have been asked to do defensive drills for?

Hockey- I have been asked to do defensive drills for a mens team of a good standard. does anyone have any ideas for a session of just defensive drills?

miles daviesCoach, England

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I have 3 plans free, where can I see?

I have 3 plans free, where can I see? I try to see any plan and I canÂ´t see without pay it.

Juan MuÃ±oz, United Kingdom

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