Excellent drills, very detailed videos. Useful site for my U15 boys team.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the box defensive formation ?
what defensive formation do you use and when do your defenders break that formation?
What is the recommended formation for a middle school level to set up for defense on a short corner, we play on grass.
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!!
Suggestions on how to play this system. I have very young 1st team so feel i must play defensive hockey. Thanks
What is the best formation and game play for 7 sides tournament in defending and attacking?
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