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1 v 1 competition

The aim of the game is to try and score goals from about 2m out. The length of the game is approximately 2-3 minutes long and starts on the first whistle and stopped on the second whistle. When the game is stopped it is important that there is a winner on each pitch. In the case of a draw the winner is decided on the throw of a stick (flat or round). Once every pitch has a winner all the winners move up one pitch (so if the player is on pitch 6 he moves to pitch 5). The losers do the opposite, they move one pitch down. The winner on pitch 1 and the loser on the lowest pitch have nowhere to move so they stay on their pitches. Once everyone has moved the game can start again.

Eliminating a Player

1 v 1 practice relay Eliminati...

One player (the defender) stands between two cones and is only allowed to move left or right with stick and body in that area. The player with the ball has to try and cross the area with the ball under control. Once all players are across the area they should pass the ball to the next player who can come back the other way.

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1 v 1 choose Eliminating a Pla...

Two attackers run together at the same time with a ball each. Attackers can dribble through any of the three goals. The defender has to choose which player to tackle.

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1v1 box Eliminating a Player -...

Try and play 1v1 from three different positions.<br />One player at a time rotates clockwise to the back of next group.

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1 vs 1 battle for the ball Eli...

Two players run to the ball to gain possession. The player in possession tries to score. The player without the ball is the defender and tries to prevent a goal being scored.

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1v1 delay defender Eliminating...

One player starts 5 metres away from the line, passes the ball to the player on the opposite line. Passing player has to touch behind the line before he/she is allowed to start defending. The player receiving the ball has to try and run the ball, under control, across the back line.

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1 v 1 move through channels El...

Set out cones on lines creating lanes across or down the pitch, each lane approx 2m wide. The player with the ball runs diagonally across the lanes, while the defender has to try and get in front of the player with the ball. Whenever the defender gets into the same lane as the player with the ball, the player with the ball has to change direction and run diagonally across the lanes in the opposite direction. Once the players get to the end of the lanes, the roles reverse.

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2 v 1 (Left To Right) Eliminat...

Three players set up in a triangle formation, with the two attackers as the base of the triangle. The ball carrier is on the left side The ball carrier makes a positive run towards the outside of the defender Player without the ball (support player) runs into space to receive a pass and communicates they are ready to receive the pass The defender should get attracted to the ball and ball carrying attacker. As soon as the defender engages, the ball carrier should pass right to the supporting player

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2 v 1 (Right To Left) Eliminat...

Three players set up in a triangle formation, with the two attackers as the base of the triangle. The ball carrier is on the right side The ball carrier makes a positive run towards the outside of the defender Player without the ball (support player) runs into space to receive a pass and communicates they are ready to receive the pass The defender should get attracted to the ball and ball carrying attacker. As soon as the defender engages, the ball carrier should pass left to the supporting player.

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Reverse Drag Relay Eliminating...

Player 1 runs up to the 2 cones and  reverse stick drags the ball through them before then running to the far cone. When they reach the far cone they pass to the next player and join the back of that queue. To add an element of competition you can line up two teams side by side and see which team is first to complete the drill.

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Shadow Stamping Eliminating a ...

One player with the ball has to stand with there back to the sun, and move left and right. The other player has to try and stay on the shadow of the player with the ball. If there is no sun, the player without the ball puts down there stick in between the 2 players, and has to try and stay opposite the player moving left and right, on the other side of the stick.

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Reverse Drag Eliminating a Pla...

Standing in pairs on each cone players have to run with the ball at the left cone of each gate. When they reach the gate they should then drag the ball to the right cone and run around the gate. Once they have returned to where they started from the other player can run around the cones. After a few goes each reverse the direction to change the way players do their reverse drag.

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Ice Hockey: 1 v 1 relay - Spor...

Split the players into 2 groups of max 4 players (otherwise players have to wait to long) And a goalie in each goal. One of the teams starts by skating down the ice with the puck and tries to score in to the net. At the moment the shot is made. a Player from the other side skates down the ice to try and score in the net on the other side. The player that took the first shot has to try and react quickly and skate back to try and defend against the player trying to score. When the player loses the puck or gets off a shot the practice reverses again a new player from the original team starts to skate down the ice and the last player that shot has to try and get back to defend.

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1 v 1 rebound Rebound Blocks -...

2 players lots of rebound boards spread out not all the same distance from the centre. players score apoint by passing the ball into a rebound board and collecting the pass.

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1v1 - Scoring Challenge Shooti...

Set up two lines of players as show in the image. The players with the ball start from the middle of the pitch on the 23m line and run out towards the side of the pitch. <hr /> The first player (blue) runs with the ball at pace and then stops the ball inside the box in front of the other player. The blue player continues their run around the cone in front of them and then runs back inside the area. The receiver (red) runs onto the ball left by the first runner and then runs into the D and tries to finish through one of the wide goals. The blue player should have continued their run and now tries to put pressure on the receiver's shot.

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Match up 1v1 Defending Skills ...

Two teams. Each player is only allowed to defend against one player from the opposition. This exercise is to instil discipline in defence and stops ball watching.

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Creating 2 v 1 Shooting & Goal...

Player 1 passes the ball back to the supporting player. Player 1 then runs in the opposite direction to which he/she wants to receive the ball. The supporting player plays the ball back, first time, into the space created. Player 1 should time the run so that after receiving the return ball, he/she can play a fast 2v1 with the attacker.

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1 v 2 break defense Defending ...

Players work in pairs in this drill - attacking and defending pair. The player who starts with the ball has to dribble around the cone and then try to score a goal on the half way line. At the same time one player from the defending pair also runs around the cone. Once the player with the ball has run around the cone the drill is live. The defending team are trying to dispossess the player with the ball and score against the keeper and the last defender. The drill continues until one of the team has had a shot at one of the goals.

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Close Circles: Scoring under p...

- 5 vs 5<br />- Played in small area with marked D's<br />- High intensity drill<br />- Players can only score by pushing/flicking the ball

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2 vs 1 Scoring on the break - ...

The player with the ball passes the ball square to the other attacking player. Upon receiving the ball player 2 runs laterally across the defender, staying just out of reach. In the meantime player 1 has to run diagonally into the space behind the defender. Player 2 has two options they can pass the ball into the space behind the defender for player 1 to run onto or player 2 can keep the ball and continue to run past the defender. Player 2 can pass at any time and must run to be available for the return pass from player 1.

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Continual Side Line Attacks Se...

2 equal teams in the circle and lots of balls on both side lines. The coach calls out a team. 1 of the players has to run to one of the sidelines and take the freehit. All the other players have to run to the 23 metre line before they can get involved. After each break down or shot at goal, coach calls out the next team.

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Hockey: Short v Drag to elimin...

Coaches Objective: To teach players to use the close proximity of a defender to advantage in order to open up play to the right with a short V drag. Purpose: To open up the rest of the pitch to create passing options.

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Under pressure Defending Skill...

2 players have to try and pass the ball to each other. While the other 2 players have to close down the player on the ball. The defenders can tackle and intercept. The attackers can move anywhere along the line.

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I have been given my first team ever!! They are 11 year old girls and I wanted guide/ recommendation on how I should structure my one hour sessions? E.g. how long should I spend on a warm up, drill etc. .Cheers,Freya

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I just became the head coach of a middle school field hockey team and would like some pointers on how to coach. I have experience with goal keeping and defensive drills, I was a keeper, so I would like to learn more about offense as well. Any help is appreciated!!

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