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Run through gates Warm-up Game...

Set-up a number of gates about 1m wide.Minimum number of gates 1 for every 2 players.Get the players to run through 20 gates.

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Croquet Passing & Receiving - ...

Each player has a ball and has to push the ball through a gate. He/she then runs after the ball to push the ball through the next gate until a mistake is made. Try 10 gates in a row.

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Distribution Passing & Receivi...

1 Player feeds and 1 player has to receive the ball and pass alternating left and right concentrating on the first touch being in the direction of the intended pass.

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3 Passing Passing & Receiving ...

Pass the ball around in groups of three. Before receiving the ball players must make a movement towards the approaching ball and let it roll past their body before they receive it and pass it on to the next player.

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Push Passing & Receiving - Hoc...

Grip: Hands apart but similar 'double V grip' to the hitting technique. Head: The head should be positioned over the right foot as the player starts to push the ball. The head will finish well over the left foot once the follow through has been completed. Ball: Almost a full stick length away from the body. The ball should start in front of the right foot and will be released when it has passed the left foot. Keep the stick in contact with the ball for as long as possible. A good follow through technique will see the head of the stick pointing at the intended target. On the move: Players should use the 'cross-over' step where the penultimate step is the right foot crossing behind the left foot. This motion allows the player to stay in a low position throughout the push. Keeping both feet on the ground when in contact with the ball will help the player stay balanced throughout the pushing technique, and will help the transfer of weight from right foot to left.

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Attacking Tight Peel Passing &...

Objective: To get the attacking player to receive and roll strong, away from the tackling defender. Purpose: Rolling/peeling away from the defender is a relatively low risk strategy to consolidate possession and eliminate.  Structure: Pairs or Groups of 3 (potential to add in passive/active defender)  

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Two player square passing Pass...

Moving back and forth between two cones players make straight and diagonal passes to each other while moving.

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Positional Play Passing & Rece...

Pick a position on the pitch and decide (right defender) a) which players feed the position (sweeper) b) which 2 players can he/she pass to (right wing and inside forward). The feeder then keeps feeding the ball to the position chosen. The passes from this player alternate between the other two who feed pass the ball back to the feeder.

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Pass and receive Warm-up Games...

The blue team position themselves tactically around the area. Players with the ball make a pass to one of the static players, looking to then receive the ball back again and then pass to the next static player.

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Wall Pass Relay Passing & Rece...

4 or more players with one ball. Players pass the ball to the middle player then run to the wall pass then pass and follow the ball to the player on the other side who repeats the exercise the other way.<BR>first wall pass to the left then to the right.

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Pass intercept Passing & Recei...

2 players pass the ball at each other through the channel. The interceptor has to stand outside the channel and try to stop the ball. When the player intercepts the ball they swap with the player that lost the ball.

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Hockey: Passing and receiving ...

Split the group into two. Player 1 dribbles up to the cone before passing the ball across to player 2. Players have to make sure that they give a pass in each box.

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Run, pass and sweep Passing & ...

This is a pass and follow exercise with 3 different elements that helps players with fast passing - particularly important when trying to score in the opposition's circle. Player 1 starts to run with the ball and  passes to the player on their left before reaching the 2 cones they are running towards. The player receiving the ball has to first time sweep the ball to the next player clockwise from them. This player receives the ball and restarts the practice, still going clockwise around the square. Every player should follow their own pass to the back of the next line of players

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Pass and Move Passing & Receiv...

Players have to pass the ball around the outside of the square with only 3 players. To make this possible, the player after the pass has to move to the empty corner (any direction).

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Give and go Passing & Receivin...

Player 1 starts dribbling, player 2 asks for the ball, player 1 passes to 2 and runs into open space to receive the ball from 2. Then player 2 runs and receives the pass from 1, controls it and the plays it to player 3 and then player 2 runs to player 3'd cone, and so on

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Escape from the Grid Passing &...

Set up a square grid 5x5m with one player in the middle and 3 players on the outside and one player passing the ball into the player in the centre of the grid. Players on the outside cannot intercept the ball coming into the grid they can only try to stop the player in the middle coming out of the grid. The players on the outside of the grid can only enter the grid once the player has received the ball.

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Cross pass shot Shooting & Goa...

Players start alternate with the ball from two cones on the 23 meter line. They pass the ball diagionaly across for the opposite player to receiv eth ball on the move and to continue running with the ball and have a shot from the top of the circle.

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3 man passing exercise Passing...

Player 1 passes the ball to 2 who in turn passes it to 3 on the run. Player 3 then runs round the cone anti-clockwise before passing the ball to player 1. Player 1 then again passes to 2 who in turn passes to 3 who then runs clockwise round the cone and then passes back to 1.

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Hockey: Short pass while dribb...

Player 1 is dribbling with the ball and makes a short (wall) pass with player 2 who dribbles on with the ball. As the end players 1 and 2 have switched so player 1 passes to player 2 and then player 2 starts off dribbling and so on.

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Passing Round Hoops Practices ...

Using the plastic hoola hoops place them around the pitch. Players get in groups of 3 and pass a ball around the putside of the hoops.

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Hockey: 2 v 1 self pass free h...

White player 1 and 2 have decided between them who will take the self pass (without the defender knowing) On the whistle both white players run to take the self pass but only one comes back with the ball. The defender can try and stop them scoring. Player taking the self pass can shoot or pass to other player. Next pair decide between them and get ready.

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Collect ball Passing & Receivi...

Player 1 passes the ball past player 2 who has to turn, collect the ball and pass it back.<br /><br />Important for the player collecting to bend knees and sit low.

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Making Space Passing & Receivi...

Players move as shown in the diagram. Player at the front of the queue passes to the player on the wing who is moving from side to side waiting for the pass. They then run up the line and then cut back and pass to the player waiting in the circle who then shoots at goal. Players involved then move round and play starts again.

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Anybody got any ideas on how to earn respect from teenage girls when your a first time coach?

Anybody got any ideas on how to get 14-15 year old girls to treat a first time coach as a coach and not just a friend?

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Question about a drill in the Sportplan session

Hi, in this week's session "My players lack the ability to pass accurately", there's a progressive exercise called "shoot and recover". Sorry if this is a dumb question but when a player is 'shooting' at their target goal, is the other player allowed to defend the goal?I ask because the diagram makes it look like you're pushing over around 12m and I'd have thought that unless you make the goals huge, with a player defending the goal, people just aren't going to score.Also, if you make the goals really big, it kinda defeats the person of the accuracy element to the exercise.Hope you can assist. Regards,Gary

Gary Thompson Coach, England

Typical session for Juniors

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Onny Gajadhar Coach, New Zealand

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

Time on warm ups and hockey drills

Hey guys how long should you spend on warm ups, dyamic stretches and specific hockey drills. First time coach of XI girls. I have played before at Prem level snd Representative 17 years ago back then 10-15m warm up etc . Your thoughts anyone Thanks Ann Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Ann Hudig Coach, New Zealand

Drills for beginners age 9-10?...

HI, I'm an inexperienced hockey coach about to coach 9-10 year old kids at school. It's been 20 years since I played myself, so not always familiar with the drills I read here. Anyone has some tips for basic drills for kids to learn the basics? Thanks!

Judikje Coach, New Zealand

Typical session for Juniors - ...

Why wont this session open for me when i log in its not there ??

Onny Gajadhar Coach, New Zealand

1st ever training Session Stru...

I have been given my first team ever!! They are 11 year old girls and I wanted guide/ recommendation on how I should structure my one hour sessions? E.g. how long should I spend on a warm up, drill etc. .Cheers,Freya

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