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Defending Skills Drills

A hockey defender's main role is to stop the attack, regain possession of the ball and pass the ball to a fellow player to begin an attack from the ba...

Indoor Hockey Drills

This is the indoor variant of traditional outdoor field hockey. It began as a pastime for players during the off-season. The key difference between fi...

Overload situations Drills

Hockey overloads occur when a team has more attacking players than defending players in one area of the pitch - giving them a numerical superiority an...

Scoring on the break Drills

Scoring on the break is a very common form of attack in field hockey, if you watch the Australians you may believe it is the only form of attack. It o...

z. Tactical Defending Drills

Channelling

category: Defending-Skills

Hockey Channelling Defending Skills Two defenders can work together to channel.

Defence The Circle

category: Defending-Skills

Hockey Defence the circle Defending Skills Defender passes the ball. Attackers go 1 on 1 and try to penetrate the circle. Defenders priority is to st...

Covering Defender

category: Defending-Skills

Hockey Covering defender Defending Skills Temporary footage Players should not wear baseball caps footage will be re shot soon Put a ball on the pitc...

Defending In Pairs

category: Defending-Skills

Hockey Defending in pairs Defending Skills Players from the 23 metre line pass the ball to a player in the goal. This player, on receiving the ball, ...

Double Team

category: Defending-Skills

Hockey Double team Defending Skills The first defender over commits to the forehand side to make the player in possession turn away. The second defen...

1 V 2 Break Defense

category: Defending-Skills

Hockey 1 v 2 break defense Defending Skills Players work in pairs in this drill - attacking and defending pair. The player who starts with the ball h...

9 Zone: Passive Defending

category: Conditioned-Games

Hockey 9 Zone: Passive Defending Conditioned Games - Pitch split into 9 zones (3 x 3) - 6 vs 6 - Can only ever have one forward and one defender in e...

Keep On Forehand

category: Defending-Skills

Hockey Keep on Forehand Defending Skills Players with ball have to run around the cone and try and score. Players without ball also have to run aroun...

1 Vs 1 - Get Past Your Man!

category: Eliminating-a-Player

The player with the ball has to try and get out of the back of the square by dribbling past the defending player.

If the player in possessio...

1 Vs 1 Defence B

category: Indoor-Hockey

Defence force play over to the forehand.

Attack try and score.

When the defending side wins ball play out a 2 vs 1 counter attack.

1-1-3-3-3 Formation

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

This set-up will see your team playing with a sweeper behind the back 3. The advantage of this system is that there is always a covering player to ...

1V1 Delay Defender

category: Eliminating-a-Player

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 befo...

3 Vs 1 - Two Grids

category: Scoring-on-the-break

Set out 2 grids that are attached by a common line with 3 attackers and 1 defender in each.

3 Players, with one ball, in one grid keep poss...

4 Zone - 2V1 Game

category: Conditioned-Games

2 teams play a 6v6 game, with a left and a right central zone marked out with cones.

In each of the central zones there should be 1 player f...

5 Seconds Grace

category: Self-Pass

All players have a ball each except for the 2 defenders.

The defending players without a ball can try to take a ball but only from a player ...

6 Zone: Passive Defending

category: Conditioned-Games

- 6 on 6 drill
- Split a half pitch into 6 sections
- A forward and a defender should be in each section
- Defenders can only interc...

Attackers Defending

category: Defending-Skills

Player 1 feeds player 2 then closes him/her down. Player 1 tries to stop player 2 dribbling through the goals, and attempts to disposses them. If p...

Attackers Defending

category: Defending-Skills

Attacker starts with the ball gives the ball to the defender who has to try and run in possession of the ball across the 23 meter line through one ...

Attacking Down The Wing

category: Conditioned-Games

One of the players on the half way line passes the ball back to the two central defenders (7 and 8)
The midfielder may then make him/herself a...

Channelling Practice Proud To Coach

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Suggested Exercise

Player one begins with the ball in the opposite diagonal corner to player two. Player ...

Channelling Proud To Coach

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Difficulty of the skill: Red - a difficult core skill for ages 7-9 years and upwards. As players progress and develop the difficul...

Close Circles: 5 Vs 3 Overload

category: Conditioned-Games

- 5 vs 5
- Played in small area with marked D's
- Must have 2 players in the D whilst defending
- High intensity drill

Close Circles: 5 Vs 3 Overload

category: Overload-situations

- 5 vs 5
- Played in small area with marked D's
- Must have 2 players in the D whilst defending
- High intensity drill

Cover And Delay - Proud To Coach

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Head The defending player should constantly scan for possible tackling opportunities, teammates to channel the ball carrier into and possible passing ...

Defending 3 V 2

category: Defending-Skills

Players from the 23 metre line pass the ball to two players in the goal.
These two players, on receiving the ball, can try to run and pass the...

Defending Changing Situations

category: Self-Pass

4 v 4

players are in pairs two team of 2 colours.

the coach calls out before the team in possession starts the game which colour play...

Defending The Circle

category: Defending-Skills

Defenders on 23 metre line closes down and forces the attacker outside away from the goal. Attacker has to try and score a goal.

Earn The Right To Attack

category: Conditioned-Games

One team attacks and the other defends.

The attacking team will stay on the attack until the defending team carries the ball, under control,...

Fast Break From A Turnover

category: Scoring-on-the-break

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

Fast Break from a Turnover

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

Follow And Intercept - On The Line

category: Practices-For-Juniors

The attacking player tries to get the ball from one line to the other.

The defending player should watch patiently and steal the ball when i...

Front Defence Zone Game

category: Indoor-Hockey

Set out a zone by splitting pitch into 3 equal areas.

Two players with the ball try to pass the ball through the centre zone to their partne...

Halfcourt Press With Switch Denial Player High Up The Pitch

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

When playing against a half court press with a high forward that puts pressure on the direct switch pass the transfer tends to have to go via the 1...

Low Reverse Stick Tackle

category: Defending-Skills

- Set up a small area, with 2 forwards and 2 defenders
- The forward players should dribble towards the weaker side (the left foot) of the def...

Low Reverse Stick Tackle

- Set up a small area, with 2 forwards and 2 defenders
- The forward players should dribble towards the weaker side (the left foot) of the def...

Netball Rules - 1V1 In Each Grid (Stick To Your Positions)

category: Conditioned-Games

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 pl...

Netball Rules - 1V1 Progression (No Grids)

category: Conditioned-Games

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 ...

Practice For Scoring Goals

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Two teams and one keeper. The attacking team brings the ball into the circle. The defending team must gain possession and successfully get the ball ou...

Practice To Learn The Principle Of The 1/2 Court Press

category: Conditioned-Games

The defending team forms a line on the half way line of the pitch (in this case the 23m line).
Any player from the opposition that runs beyond the ...

Progression For Getting The Ball Out Of A Corner

category: Overload-situations

The Left wing(LW) receives ball from Left midfield (LM) and takes the ball into the zone where the right defender(RD) can try and win the ball. Jus...

Push - Defend The Gate

category: Passing-Receiving

- Players work in pairs
- Goal is to push the ball past the opposing player and through the gate
- Works on picking the ball up at pace

Reverse Side Defending

category: Defending-Skills

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 con...

Reverse Stick Drag Stage 4

category: Session-Videos

This time the player should start with the ball in the middle. The player should start the skill by dragging the ball towards the left cone before ...

Reverse stick Drag stage 4

This time the player should start with the ball in the middle. The player should start the skill by dragging the ball towards the left cone before ...

Reverse Stick Tackle

category: Defending-Skills

- Utilising a reverse stick pick challenge
- 2 lines of players
- One player will dribble in a straight line
- The defending playing...

Reverse Stick Tackle

- Utilising a reverse stick pick challenge
- 2 lines of players
- One player will dribble in a straight line
- The defending playing...

Roller Ball

category: Warm-up-Games

Players don't need a stick for this practice which is probably best played with a tennis ball.

A few balls between a group of 6 with one or t...

Run-For-The-Line

category: Eliminating-a-Player

attacker attempts to outrun defender

attacker wins by getting through red gate before being tackled, and with the ball under control.

Shadow The Player With Ball

category: Defending-Skills

Two players with one ball position them selves either side of a line. Ball carrier on the left and the other player on the right hand side of the l...

Shooting Challenge

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

This challenge requires two teams; team 1 has to try and score with two touches (1st into the circle 2nd to shoot).

Team 2's players have to...

Slap Hit - Defend The Goal

category: Passing-Receiving

- Players work in pairs
- Goal is to slap the ball past the opposing player and through the gate
- Works on picking the ball up at pace

Slap Hit - Defend the Goal

- Players work in pairs
- Goal is to slap the ball past the opposing player and through the gate
- Works on picking the ball up at pace

Terminator

category: Defending-Skills

The players each have a ball. On the coaches command the defending team comes in to the area and tries to hit all the balls out. If a player gets ...

Triple Possession Game - 6 Against 3

category: Possession

Split your players up into 3 equal teams of 3 or 2.

2 teams combine (Blue and Yellow in this case) to keep possession while the red work har...

Using Player Ahead Of The Ball

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Player 1 passes the ball into the circle to player 2 or 3, avoiding the defending player, on the edge of the circle, who can only try and intercept th...

Using Players In Space

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Player 1 passes the ball into the circle to player 2 or 3, avoiding the defending player, on the edge of the circle, who can only try and intercept...

Via Support

category: Overload-situations

3 Players with a ball are trying to get one of the wide players across the goal line by passing the ball via the support player. The defending play...

1 vs 1 defending tutorial - field hockey technique | hockeyheroestv

Paul explain us in 3 steps how to defend an 1 vs 1 defending situation. Very interesting! Free subscribing to this channel: ...

Field hockey defense tips

Field hockey defense tips, to learn more go to: https://hockeyperformanceacademy.com In this video Performance Coach Lauren Penny and Sasha Siversen t...

England hockey: defending tips

This is an excellent series of coaching videos produced by England Hockey to help players develop their skills.

Grip defending skill - field hockey technique | hockey heroes tv

Did you know that it is allowed to use all parts of your stick including your grip? (except your backstick ofcorse). This can be very very help- and u...

How to channel defend a striker - field hockey technique | hockeyheroestv

TODAY a defender video! How should you defend with and without a teammate? How to block your component and many more. Furthermore Maurits and Paul ...

How to properly play defense in field hockey

Ryde hockey: the defensive press

Ryde Hockey Club Women's 1st Grade Coach John Cullen discusses the principles of the press, an important defensive structure in hockey where the defen...

Field hockey 101: defending

Field Hockey - #3 Defending with Jeremy Hayward CD22 at REDS HOCKEY CLUB - Perth, Western Australia Kookaburra Jeremy Hayward (Australia) ...

Jab defending tutorial | hockey heroes tv

Leiah en Tomas explain how to do the Jab for the defense. Free subscribing to this channel: ...

Fieldhockey defense

How to manage defense Produced by England Hockey Supplied by European Hockey Federation.

Forehand steal defending technique | hockey heroes tv

Tomas explains to us how to do the forehand steal defending technique. Very nice technique. Free subscribing to this channel: ...

How to improve ball control in hockey ft. robbert kemperman | olympians' tips

Dutch silver medallist Robbert Kempermann explains the basic techniques to improve ball control. Learn how to improve your game from the best athletes...

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 ...

Switch the ball to create forward space

Pass the ball out of pressure and find space to attack with this speedy stickwork and ball switching plan

2 vs 1 Situations from a self-pass

Feint and run with the ball up field or pass to a team-mate? That's what we work on in this decision-making session!

Winning the ball to break!

Turned over the ball? No big deal! Produce a team that are ready to work twice as hard to win the ball back!

Defensive Principles; Shadowing and Channelling

Review the basics of defending with this session working on shadowing, channelling and timing tackles

High Speed Elimination PLUS Closing Down to Slow Attacks

Attack at pace by perfecting high-speed eliminations with a variety of different skills. PLUS equip your defenders with the understanding of how to re...

Low Speed Elimination PLUS Closing Down to Tackle

Eliminate at low speed by recognising the space and utilizing it to beat the defender. The two-way session also works on your defenders movement to cl...

The Four Defending Principles

Focus on defence: Intercepting, Channelling, Zoning and Back-Tracking - All in one defending skills session!

Pressure play - Pressing the ball as a team

"All for one, and one for all!" - Teach your players to apply pressure to the opposition as a team!

Advanced Attacking Play: Beating the man-to-man Defence

Work on lead running down the wings to draw the opposition out of position and create space when up against a team of man-markers!

7-a-side Formation suggestions for u-18 league

Defending ball and help side

Base line defence - How to prevent teams scoring?

Time on warm ups and hockey drills

please assist with tips for defending in indoor hockey

I am a new coach and need pointers!

Break through a team that is playing half court press?

How to improve personal defense ability?

I'm a new Varsity head coach and don't know what I'm doing

How to coach school team with novices and experienced players?

Defending left board

Outletting against 1/2 court press

A free hit within the half against a 1/2 court pressLinks and forwards to make in-out lead runs to pull the defending players out of the pass's path

16 Set Up Defending

Attacking/Defending Drill

Starting on the left or the right. The attackers dribble forward and pass and try to score a goal. the defenders, defend and try to clear the ball. Af...

Long Corners

Here the ladies will play a 7v6 where they will take long corners repeatedly. There should be a very clear aspect for the attacking and defending team...

3v2/2v3/2v2

Three mini fields with goal at each end. The players will play 3v2/2v3/2v2.Focusing on the principles of attacking/defending with an overload or an u...

6v5 With 2 Circle Defenders

The players will play a 6v5, The two defenders in the circle can not leave the circle, and the other defenders can not enter the circle. The whole poi...

Connecting in Midfield 2v2

Here the girls will play a 2v2. The player with the ball is taking a free hit and can not more. The defending players will defend until the 23' li...

around the world

the ball here begins wiith the red team at the far white cone. there are 3 red players here attacking their goal on the left of the screen. there are ...

3v2s Defending Calm

Here the defender will play the ball to the lowest attack on the line. A 3v2 then begins.The job of the defenders is to slow down the attack, keep the...