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What is the best age for children to start playing modified games of hockey?

What is considered the best age for children to start playing modified games of hockey?

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Can you outline the basic skills for children when moving the ball and receiving the ball?

I am looking for the basic skill points for children when pmoving and receiving the ball for a brief 15 minute session which includes a conditioned game in the 15 mins.

david pearce Coach, Scotland

Mixed ability school children and practice matches.

Hello Everyone! I coach at many schools and a reoccouring problem is that there are always 2/3 players that are too good for the rest of the team. I can't keep giving special conditions to the these children to make it fair (E.g. they have to play in defence) or they will feel I am picking on them. Any ideas? Robert

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what are the two most important things you are trying?

what are the two most important things you are trying to ensure when running a session for children?

Cameron Elloway Coach, England

Space, the final frontier.

Giving my age away there, but we are a rapidly growing club with an influx of Junior players threatening to overwhelm us. Can anyone give me advice as to how many children can be safely accommodated on a full sized hockey pitch? We hope to have a coach to player ratio average of 1%3A10, lower for younger age groups.

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Mini games I could use in a school enviroment?

I help out at local skill teaching children from yr 1 to yr 7 the skills of hockey. I am always looking for fun mini games which encases all skill types. This is from non hockey to excellent hockey players.

Rodney Johnson Coach, Australia

How can I help U12 to hit the ball in a controlled way?

I'm new at coaching and was looking for some help teaching u12s how to hit the ball Hard, but under control. Can you suggest any drills which I can use with children?

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field hockey for fifth and 6th grade

I am coaching 5th and 6th graders…are the drills on this website for that age level or older?

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How do you teach children aged 7 how to play a hockey match?

I coach aged 7 children and I don't know how to teach them how to play a proper hockey match without all of them going for the ball and not staying in their positions. Do I put lines where they are not allowed to pass? or what?

Bev Coach, South Africa

Rules for 7-11 year olds

Would anyone have a powerpoint suitable for 7-11 year olds to introduce them to the game of hockey, basically explaining the game, rules, equipment, game play and so on?I'd love to inspire the children.Many thanks

Natty Coach, England

Understanding of psychology in hockey

I am currently undertaking an EPQ (extended project question) psychology in hockey with my title being 'How does psychology impact the progress of a hockey player at different levels?' To help collect information in order to write this essay I have created a survey which is aimed at hockey coaches of all different levels. It would be great if some coaches could fill this out to help me with my EPQ. The link is below if you would like to fill it out, and the survey only takes between 5 and 10 minutes. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BHDDJKC

Danielle benger Coach, England

Is there a drill for cutting?

Is there a drill to teach cutting on a free hit? When there is a free hit; how do we get kids to learn how to create space/get open during the hit?

Michelle Coach, United States of America

Hockey drills for children aged 3-5

What are some effective and fun hockey games and drills for children aged 3-5? Also should I use a regular hockey ball or use something different to start out with?

kourtney Coach, United States of America

What's the best way to teach children how to press?

I'm looking for a simple and basic way to teach and encourage children to press. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Ryan Schutte Coach, South Africa

How to coach hockey for school kids

I have to teach a group of kids hockey which i dont know anything about myself. Im planning to do a warm up, driils/skills and a game of hockey but was wondering if anyone has some ideas of what works well with kids aged 8-10

Caitlin Blight Coach, Australia

cancel my account

Hi could you please cancel my subscription as have now finished coaching after 40 years it's time for young ones to take over. Thank you for the help as your web site has help many children and adults over the years that I have been a member. As soon as possible as I am due to pay my next half yearly payment thanks again🥰

Maree Appelkamp Coach, Australia

How do you teach children aged...

I coach aged 7 children and I don't know how to teach them how to play a proper hockey match without all of them going for the ball and not staying in their positions. Do I put lines where they are not allowed to pass? or what?

Bev Coach, South Africa

What's the best way to teach c...

I'm looking for a simple and basic way to teach and encourage children to press. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Ryan Schutte Coach, South Africa

My child is learning to play h...

My child is learning to play hockey. What are the field posotions and thier roles.

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What position should I play my...

Hi Im new to coaching hockey want to know what position do I play some of my weaker players without them losing interest and there confidence.

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