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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 v 1 - Channelling Defending ...

Split your group into two teams - defenders and attackers. Players with the ball have to run around the cone and try and score. Players without ball also have to run around the cone, and then try and stop the other player scoring.

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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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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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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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Netball rules - 1v1 Progressio...

Have 2 equal teams and 2 goals in a 23 m area. Players play a 7v7 game with the following rule: When a player is in possession they are not allowed to run with the ball - they can only pivot on the spot while looking for a pass. Players have to move into space to create options for a team-mate on the ball so they can look to receive the ball. The defending team can only intercept and put pressure on the player in possession of the ball (no closer then 2 metres).

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1v1 Break Up and Down Scoring ...

Split the group into 2 teams (no more then 4 / 5 on each team) put one goal on the half way line and one in the normal position on back line. Set out a circle with cones for the goal ion the half way line.Each team positions them self to the left of the goal.<br />Every player needs a ball.<br />One of the players in one of the teams starts with the ball. This player has to run with the ball to the opposite goal and strike the ball into the goal. On doing so one player from the other team can now run with the ball to the other goal and try to strike the ball into that goal.<br />The player that struck the ball first has to run back and try to defend against the 2nd player that has set off.

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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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Attacking the circle Shooting ...

Player 1 runs down the wing to then pass the ball backwards of square to player . He in turn gives the ball to player 3, who has run into the circle and then come out to receive the ball. Player 3 then plays a 1v1 with the defender.<br /><br />Rotation 1 to 2, 2-3, 3-1.<br /><br />Same down the right wing.

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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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Hockey: Beat a player relay - ...

Setup as shown.Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who dribbles the ball into the box before dribbling out of one of the side of the box. Player 1 then passes the ball back to player 4 for the practice to start again.

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Constraints-Led Training: Desi...

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Through and back up! Moving wi...

Set up mini-gates consisting of one cone and three other cones beside one anothe (preferably two different colours). Players take it in turn to run through the gate and then reverse stick drag the ball behind the line of cones before running to the next gate.

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Quick Shot Relay Shooting & Go...

The practice starts with the first red player dribbling their ball to the goal line before passing the ball back to the player who is on the penalty spot. The player receiving the ball then shoots at goal and the player who made the pass (red player 1) carries on their run to the penalty spot to replace player 4. The same happens on the left hand side and the practice continues to loop around alternating from the the right and then the left.

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1-3-1-3-3 Roles and Responsibi...

This system is more attacking then the sweeper behind system (1-1-3-3-3). The advantage of this set-up is that you have a free player behind the midfield (highlighted). This creates a numerical advantage for your team in the middle. This overload will help your team, especially your attackers, to push forward and penetrate the opposition's circle. When not in possession you will have an extra man to support your midfielders. This arrangement gives more opportunities to 1/2 court press and/or full press the opposition. When to use: You would employ this system if your midfiled is being overrun and is struggling to cope with the opposition, but your back line <span style="text-decoration: underline;">is coping with their players.

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3 v 2 relay Scoring on the bre...

The white team play 3v2 against the blue team. When the attack is finished, the white team play 3v2 against the orange team. Then the orange team play against the blue team etc.<br />Attack starts with pass from the wide player.<br /><br />Tips; If centre player carries the ball, the pass goes to the wide player, centre player follows pass to recieve the return ball, then pass goes to opposite side for shot (3 passes).<br /><br />If wide player carries the ball it should be passed to the middle player, then wide again for shot (2 passes).

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Attacking from deep left Shoot...

Player 2 (left wing) receives ball from the Player 1 (left midfield) and takes the ball into the zone where the defender can try and win the ball. Just before player 2 loses the ball he/she turns away from the RD and passes the ball to palyer 1. It is important that this player stays outside the 23m area and straight behind player 2. When player 1 receives the ball he/she plays the ball to player 3 who runs into the circle and has a shot at goal.<br />Every player then follows their own pass. and takes up their new position. Next player then starts.

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Cross pass shot Shooting & Goa...

Players start alternate with the ball from two cones on the 23 meter line. They pass the ball diagionaly across for the opposite player to receiv eth ball on the move and to continue running with the ball and have a shot from the top of the circle.

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Far post goal Shooting & Goals...

The player on the left passes the ball into the path of the player on the right. When this player receives the ball they continue to run with with it before passing the ball to the player on the far post who then has shot on goal. The player passing to the far post continues to run after their pass and takes up a new position by the right post. The practice can now start again from the other side.

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Goal keeper circuit Goal keepi...

Place the 4 balls as shown 2 on the 23 meter line 1 right and one left in the circle. Goal keeper starts on the line. Goal keeper has to save the first shot from the top on the line. Run out and slide at the second ball. Recover back to the goal to save the 3 shot (this one has to be shot with reverse if possible). Then with the 4th ball they play a 1v1.

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Changing of direction relay El...

Set out the cones as shown in the picture. Each side of the triangles are about 1m. They should be positioned in such away that the players exiting one traingle can run in straight line to into the next. The practice is that the players have to run in to one side of the triangle and exit through another side.

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4v4 Endzone Game Conditioned G...

Set-up the pitch as shown. Place one player from each side in the opposite End Zone. Players have to try and get the ball to the player in the End Zone for them to then score a goal. Only the designated players are allowed in the End Zone.

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Deflection far post Shooting &...

Player start with a ball outside the circle and have to hit or slap/sweep hit the ball to the far post for the player on the far post to be able deflect the ball into the goal.

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Defensive reactions - Defending the break!

Build the whole of your game upon having a rock solid defence. Work on defending 1-on-1 as well as a team unit, starting from the front. This session develops the whole teams reaction to losing the ball and working hard to win it back as soon as possible.
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Level 2 Practical Assessment - Help needed!

Hi all,I've got my level 2 assessment coming up on Sunday and I just wanted to quickly check whether there's a 'recommended' structure to the session plan.Btw, this is a level 2 practical assessment and is with juniors (U14s).One coach has suggested a 3 part approach:1) techniques and skills required2) unopposed 3) opposedThe theme I'm choosing, which is a bit of a generic one, is defending in a channel (as I'm a defender and it's pretty straight forward).I'm not really looking for info on what exactly to include (i.e. theme specific) but rather general structure or whether E.H. have an approved structure to sessions?My session's on Sunday, so a quick reply would be awesome.Thanks,Gary

Gary Thompson Coach, England

How can I help my U12 girls to attack?

How can I help my u/12 girls to attack? At the moment they are running beside the opponent but not attacking the players.

carien Coach, South Africa

Defending ball and help side

Looking gro theory or practicals on defending help side vs ball side.Any help?

Leroy Coach, South Africa

How to improve defence?

What is your best suggestions for how to improve the back players skills to defend the goal?

DABHI Kalpesh Coach, India

Best way to teach shape and po...

hi allI'm currently coaching 12 and 13 yr olds and the team has a massive problem with shape and being disciplined positionally.Any tips, ideas, drills etc for helping with / teaching this?many thanks,Gary

Gary Thompson Coach, England

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