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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...

Deflection from the left post

Players set up as shown in the diagram. The ball is pushed out to the stopper at the top of the circle, who then proceeds to stop the ball and rol...

Hitting test

The player is required to hit the ball across the width of the pitch at the target.

There are two options on how to hit:

1. either...

Inside out - Indoor hockey outdoors

Because of the similarities with indoor and outdoor hockey it is beneficial for the teams to practice indoor style games.

Two 6 a-side teams...

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...

Pass and switch positions

The player without the ball (player 2) runs towards the opposite cone and communicates to their partner that they are ready to receive the ball.

Pass and switch positions

The player without the ball (player 2) runs towards the opposite cone and communicates to their partner that they are ready to receive the ball.

Passing on the move and score

This is a great practice for players to practice passin and receiving on the move.

Set out 2 lines or cones about 5 meters apart in both dir...

Passing on the move and score

This is a great practice for players to practice passin and receiving on the move.

Set out 2 lines or cones about 5 meters apart in both dir...

Push

Grip: Hands apart but similar 'double V grip' to the hitting technique.

Head: The head should be positione...

Quick Hit

HITTING TECHNIQUE

It is difficult to define the �‘correct�’ technique; if a player is quick and highly successful, a teacher should question wh...

Quick Hit

HITTING TECHNIQUE

It is difficult to define the �‘correct�’ technique; if a player is quick and highly successful, a teacher should question wh...

Quick Hit

HITTING TECHNIQUE

It is difficult to define the �‘correct�’ technique; if a player is quick and highly successful, a teacher should question wh...

Sweep far post

Player 2 passes the ball to player 1. Player 1 then passes the ball into the goal with a slap hit. Player 2 follows his/her pass and takes the po...

Sweep far post

Player 2 passes the ball to player 1. Player 1 then passes the ball into the goal with a slap hit. Player 2 follows his/her pass and takes the positio...

Transfer the Ball Over Distance Techniques

Begin developing your teams transfer by nailing the technique, disguising passes and making the right decision as to when to pass long and when to sta...

Shooting Practice - Hitting the target!

Hit the target and test the keeper! Improve your players' shooting percentage!

Senior Session: Defensive Passing - Moving the ball around the back

Build confidence at the back to stop your players whacking the ball away. Keep possession with this confidence at the back session

Shooting Practice - Hitting the target!

Take aim and fire! Hit the target and test the keeper with this session, designed to improve your players' shooting percentage

diagonally passing in field hockey

drives going high causing penalty

How do you hit a reverse stick shot/pass?

Break through a team that is playing half court press?

Balance of player when taking shots at goal

How do you do a good hockey warm up with just ball and stick

What are good drills to teach effective corners?

claiming fouls by hitting the ball at the opposing player body.

5-yard rule in hockey?

Drag-Flicking Tutorial - how to master this skill?