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Attacking the circle

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.Rotation 1 to 2, 2-3, 3-1.Same down the right wing.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Break hockey

One defender dribbles with ball into the area in which two attackers are waiting to tackle for the ball. On winning the ball the two attackers run out of the area to try and score a goal. The defender can run back and try and stop them. When the attack has finished the two previous attackers become the defenders and start the exercise again.

Scoring on the break

Changing the Point of Attack

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2. At the same time, player 3 makes a run infield to create space for player 2 to pass the ball ahead of player 4, who runs on to the ball. This player then runs with the ball and passes the ball to player 3, now in the circle. The next group start from player 3, pass to 2 and player 1 makes the space for the ball to be passed to player 5 in the space. Player 2 is the only player staying in position, the rest can constantly swap places.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Cros top and cross deep

Player 1 passes the ball to the player at the top of the circle, who receives the ball and shoots at goal.Then player 2 passes the ball to player on the edge of the circle, who receives the ball and shoots.Each time players should change position.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Don't dive in!

Players on the 23 metre line pass the ball to a player in the goal.This player, on receiving the ball can try to run the ball under control out of the area across the 23 metre line.The player coming from the 23m line has to try and win the ball and score a goal.

Defending Skills

King Ball

This is a game where you learn to pass the ball beyond defenders, to players in space. No aerial ball allowed. Two teams positioned either side of the 23m line. One player from each team goes to the end zone behind the opposing team. The team with the ball has to try and pass the ball into the end zone behind the defence. Whoever makes the successful pass can join the player in the end zone. The aim of the game is to be the first team to have all their players in the end zone behind the opposition. The ball can only be won by the opposition intercepting a ball on the way to the end zone or back.

Conditioned Games

Left defender build up

The LD takes a hit in from the side line. Their compulsory pass is to the the SW. As soon as the ball is played the 3 players with the ball have to get the ball out of the 23m area. (Tip is that one ot the 3 players with the ball always takes a position between the two defenders).

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Quick break

3 v 2 set up.A defender inside the circle passes to one of the attacking players outside the 23m line. On doing so the three attackers try and break quickly to score past the defence.

Scoring on the break

Reverse side defending

Players from the side of the area, pass the ball to a player in the goal.This player, on receiving the ball can try to run the ball under control out of the area across the 23 metre line.The player coming from the 23m line has to try and win the ball and score a goal.

Defending Skills

Shooting Warm-Up

Pass the ball into the path of the player running towards the circle. Player receiving the ball, should keep the stick on the ball when entering the circle and try and shoot as close to the top of the circle, as possible.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Get beyond the 23m line Moveme...

2 players stand on the 23m line with a defender. The defender is only allowed to defend outside the 23m area. One player on the half way line starts with the ball. One of the attacking players on the 23m line runs to the back line and the other runs diagonally away from the defender and towards the player with the ball. If the defender runs with the player without the ball, the player <b>with</b> the ball can try to pass the ball through the created space to the player on the back line. However, if the defender stays in the space the player with the ball can pass the ball to the player running diagonally for that player to pass the ball to the back line (dog leg). Once the player receives the ball on the back line, the game switches around and the defender can now only defend inside the 23m area.<BR>Important to make the area at least 10 - 15m wide otherwise the defender can cover both options too easily.

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Wide Goals Conditioned Games -...

Game with 2 teams. Both teams have two goals to score in. This is to encourage teams to get the ball out of congested areas into the open spaces. Play 5 vs 5 in a 23m area (width of the full pitch and the length of a 23 metre area).

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Defending in pairs Defending S...

Players from the 23 metre line pass the ball to a player in the goal.<br>This player, on receiving the ball, can try to run the ball, under control, out of the area across the 23 metre line.<br>Players coming from the 23m line have to try and win the ball and score a goal.

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Fast break 3v2 Scoring on the ...

Team 1 attacks team 2. Player on the 23m line starts with the ball and attacks the two defenders from team 2 (while this attack goes on team 3 gets in position to defend against team 2). When team 1 scores or team 2 wins the ball the wide player on the 23m line starts the attack. The other two players from team 2 have to run and support. Best ploy is for the player on the 23m line to hold the ball or run infield along the 23m line to allow the 2 supporting players to join in the attack.

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Set play area Conditioned Game...

The defenders aim is to take the ball out of the 23m area in control <br />and the 3 attackers aim is to try and score a goal. 3 v 3 plus a keeper.

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Hockey: Practice to learn the ...

The defending team forms a line on the half way line of the pitch (in this case the 23m line).<BR>Any player from the opposition that runs beyond the line of defence, should be very tightly marked while inside the 1/2 court. Every time the attacking player runs back out. The defender should stop on the defensive line. Every time the team playing 1/2 court gains possession of the ball they should have a fast break situation. It is important that only 2 out of the 5 players should take the opportunity of this break, and not the whole team, because on losing the ball you still want to be able to continue playing the 1/2 court.

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Through Ball Movement off the ...

Some players stand outside the 23m area with a ball each. One player has to try and play the ball to the player in the circle through the area with the two defenders. On making a successful pass he/she then runs through the area to support the attacker.

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4v2 break Scoring on the break...

One of the four defenders in the circle passes the ball from inside the circle to the 4 forwards on the half way line. As the moment of the pass two defenders have to run around one of the cones on the 23m line before they can defend, the other two defenders can defend straight away. 

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3v3 to break 4 v 2 Overload si...

Set up two grids wide on the half way line. Tell the players to play 3v3 possession in the box. Have two player waiting in the 23m area. When the ball is played outside the 2 areas on the halfway line it is the team that did not push the ball out to break. The team mate on in the 23m area has to come to the ball to receive the first pass. (other player can try to defend. The player that touched the ball out of the grid is the defender that can try to stop the breaking team scoring. The other 2 players wait in the grid.

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Team relay Self Pass - Hockey ...

Four teams of 3 or 4 players. Put one goal 15m over the half way line so the half way line is the top of the circle. The four team teams, one playing and one on the 23m line, are working in two partnerships - whites vs blues. Team 1 starts with the ball and tries to score against team 2. When team 2 gain possession, either after a goal or tackle, they have to pass the ball to team 3 who now can try and score in the other goal. Team 1 has to run back and defend. When team 1 win the ball they have to pass the ball to team 4 who attack against team 3 etc. After a team has passed the ball to their partner team they take their place at the 23m line and wait for their chance to attack.

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Hockey: Three pass and shoot p...

Players start on the 23 metre line, in 3 groups, each group with some hockey balls.<br />2 passes to 1.<br />3 passes to 2.<br />1 passes to 3.<br />On receiving the ball, have a shot at goal.

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King Ball Conditioned Games - ...

This is a game where you learn to pass the ball beyond defenders, to players in space. No aerial ball allowed. Two teams positioned either side of the 23m line. One player from each team goes to the end zone behind the opposing team. The team with the ball has to try and pass the ball into the end zone behind the defence. Whoever makes the successful pass can join the player in the end zone. The aim of the game is to be the first team to have all their players in the end zone behind the opposition. The ball can only be won by the opposition intercepting a ball on the way to the end zone or back.

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defending 3 v 2 Defending Skil...

Players from the 23 metre line pass the ball to two players in the goal.<br />These two players, on receiving the ball, can try to run and pass the ball under control, out of the area across the 23 metre line.<br />Players coming from the 23m line have to try and win the ball and score a goal.

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Closed Zones Conditioned Games...

The aim of this exercise is to encourage the players to attack down the wings. The attacking team is not allowed to pass or attack through the zone. Defenders, on winning the ball, have to try and get the ball out of the 23m area, also wide of the zone.

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Break hockey Scoring on the br...

One defender dribbles with ball into the area in which two attackers are waiting to tackle for the ball. On winning the ball the two attackers run out of the area to try and score a goal. The defender can run back and try and stop them. When the attack has finished the two previous attackers become the defenders and start the exercise again.

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Hockey: Netball rules - 1v1 in...

Divide a 23m area into 6 equal grids with one player from both teams in each grid with a keeper in each goal. Players are only allowed to play in their allocated grid. 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 team in possession can pass to each other (grid to grid) to try and score a goal.

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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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Pass and follow exercise Passi...

A good warm-up before the game is to start with some players with balls outside the 23m area. Put some other players 5-10m apart 3 down each side. A player starts the pass and follow chain with the last player to receive the ball having a shot, and returning to the start.

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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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attacking the circle Game rela...

Players 1 and 2 play a 2v1 against the first defender, before then moving on to the second defender. They then run into the circle and try and score. Players 3 and 4 go into the circle to help with rebounds. Rotation, players 1 and 2 become the rebounders.

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Fast Break from a Turnover Sco...

- Fast Break off a turnover<br />- Move the ball from own D to opposition baseline in two passes<br />- Score a goal from the turnover in 3 passes

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Break from set piece Scoring o...

Set up the break each time as shown in diagram for a 3 v 1 in the attacking team's favour. The break starts when the defender (number 1) passes the ball to one of the attacking players. After this the break is on and the game is played out as normal.

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Quick break Scoring on the bre...

3 v 2 set up.A defender inside the circle passes to one of the attacking players outside the 23m line.On doing so the three attackers try and break quickly to score past the defence.

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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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Full Press - Puting Pressure o...

The basis of the press is that no player commits to the ball but a team screen is set up in the decided territory of the pitch. The aim is not to try and steal the ball from the opposition, but instead to make the opposition give the ball to you. By pushing up you are trying to make the opposition make a mistake in trying to run or pass the ball out of these areas. After intercepting a bad pass your team should be looking to break and score. When to use: The Full Press should take place only if: The opposition has a free hit in one of the 2 zones shown in the diagram.<br /><br /> Or a player in possession in the 23m area is given a very bad bobbly pass to their reverse stick side. However, this is slightly harder to read as all players need to react, because of this this tactic is probably not worth exploring to begin with. Your team's press should prevent all lateral (sideways) passes across the pitch. All other passing options are easier to close down if you use the side lines to your advantage.

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Interception - Upright Reverse...

- Using the upright reverse stick to intercept a pass

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The new rules - what will UK coaches be focussing on?

The new rules - what will UK coaches be focussing on most? (Living in NZ, we're playing them now!)

sue shelswell Coach, New Zealand

Looking for drills/ games- Attacking within defending?

Looking for drills/ games%3A Attacking within defending 23m

Ryde School Coach, England

Rule clarification: If a player's 5 yards from the free hit is it obstruction?

player is getting ready to hit free hit. other player on same team is 5 yards away waiting if pass is needed it. defender is right behind her. is tha obstruction?

Ed kolnaski Coach, United States of America

New 23 yard hit rules

Has anyone got any set plays for the new rule involving the 23 yard hit?

Paul Staines Coach, Australia

Defence

how to play defending 3V2

Lakhindra Pahan Coach, United Kingdom

is this a good exercise for pr...

Keith Millington Coach, England

5-yard rule in hockey? - Sport...

could someone comment on the 5 yard rule when entering the scoring area? There always seams to be a lot of wrong information regarding this rule.

Gaby Coach, United States of America

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