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Full Court Press

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Hockey Full Court Press Roles and Responsibilities The difference between the Full Press, which puts pressure on the specific areas on the pitch (wid...

1/2 Court Press

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Hockey 1/2 Court Press Roles and Responsibilities The 1/2 court press is again a team effort and relies on all players joining in and being disciplin...

Halfcourt Press With Switch Denial Player High Up The Pitch

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Hockey halfcourt press with switch denial player high up the pitch Roles and Responsibilities When playing against a half court press with a high for...

Simple Press

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Hockey simple press Roles and Responsibilities This animation is made to show my team The way we set up our press and where each player moves accordi...

Full Press - Puting Pressure On The Opposition

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Hockey Full Press - Puting Pressure on the Opposition Roles and Responsibilities The basis of the press is that no player commits to the ball but a ...

1-3-1-3-3

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

This system is more attacking then the sweeper behind system (1-1-3-3-3).

The advantage of this set-up is that you have a free player behind...

Choose A Folder...

The 1/2 court press is again a team effort and relies on all players joining in and being disciplined.

The 1/2 court press is a bit like spa...

1V1 - Scoring Challenge

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Set up two lines of players as show in the image.

The players with the ball start from the middle of the pitch on the 23m line and run out t...

1V1 Elimination: Attacking The Side Of The D

category: Eliminating-a-Player

- Small unit elimination skills
- Ball is bounced into the attacking player
- Eliminate player inside small area and then create an outco...

1v1 Elimination: Attacking the side of the D

- Small unit elimination skills
- Ball is bounced into the attacking player
- Eliminate player inside small area and then create an outco...

2D/3D: Combining Elimination Skills

category: 3D-skills

- Player peforms a sharp change of direction, followed by a stick dink from hockey position, and finish with a one handed lift
- Combining 2D ...

3V2 Overload

category: Overload-situations

- 3 vs 2
- Ball bounced off the defenders
- Free play
- Key is to gain an outcome in the D (be it a penalty corner, shot on target, ...

3v2 Overload

- 3 vs 2
- Ball bounced off the defenders
- Free play
- Key is to gain an outcome in the D (be it a penalty corner, shot on target, ...

6 Zone: No Pressure

category: Conditioned-Games

- Pitch split into 6 zones
- 6 outfield players
- Use of goalkeepers beneficial to drill
- Play across half a pitch
- Pass at r...

9 Zone: Full Game

category: Conditioned-Games

- Pitch split into 9 zones (3 x 3)
- 6 vs 6
- Multiple players from each team in one area
- Forwards (white) can dribble ball from o...

9 Zone: No Pressure

category: Conditioned-Games

- Pitch split into 9 zones (3 x 3)
- 6 players
- Players should post between the different areas to move up the pitch...

Attacking Tight Peel

category: Passing-Receiving

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Objective: To get the attacking player to r...

Ball Into Space

category: Passing-Receiving

Player 1 runs into the space to receive the ball from player 2 who:

Can hit or push the ball
Can give an aerial ball into the...

Box Break

category: Scoring-on-the-break

Defender dribbles with ball into the area in which two attackers are waiting to take the ball (the attackers have to tackle for the ball). On winni...

Break Hockey

category: Scoring-on-the-break

One defender dribbles with ball into the area in which two attackers are waiting to tackle for the ball. On winning the ball the two attackers run out...

Changing The Point Of Attack

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Player 1 starts with the ball and runs down the wing. The defender puts on some pressure . Just before player 1 loses the ball he/she turns away fr...

Chasing The Tackle - Matching Their Speed + Forcing Attacker Away From Goal

category: Moving-with-the-ball

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Objective: To establish th...

Close Circles

category: Conditioned-Games

- 6 on 6
- Approximately half pitch game played across the length
- Full size D should be used (project onto the other goal)
- High ...

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

Close Circles: Scoring Under Pressure

category: Conditioned-Games

- 5 vs 5
- Played in small area with marked D's
- High intensity drill
- Players can only score by pushing/flicking the ball

Close Circles: Scoring Under Pressure

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

- 5 vs 5
- Played in small area with marked D's
- High intensity drill
- Players can only score by pushing/flicking the ball

Creating Scoring Chances - Gk

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

A good fun exercise for scoring goals, and for keepers to have a good work out.

Split the group into teams of four and put 2 or 3 keepers in...

Defensive Transfer 2

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

Introduce Inside Left and Inside Right and passing option as indicated on diagram

Add in passive defenders

Disguised Kicking

category: Goal-keeping

Setup the practice as shown.

Two players putting pressure on goalkeeper.

Coach feeds the ball for the goalkeeper to kick through th...

Distribution Under Pressure

category: Passing-Receiving

1 Player passes the ball to the player through the cones then follows it to put pressure on the receiver. The receiver has to try and pass the ball t...

Dribble - Tease The Cone

category: Video-Techniques

- The goal is to move the ball towards then cone, then cut it back quickly. This attempts to make a defender into making a challenge, allowing the ...

Early 2 Vs 1

category: Overload-situations

Players get into pairs with 1 ball per pair.

The player with the ball dribbles around the area until one of the two defenders in the area co...

Elimination Skills: Changing Direction Under Pressure

category: Changing-direction

- Elimination Skills
- 1 Forward and 1 Defender
- Forward needs to dribble the ball through one of the gates. The defender has to try and...

Elimination Skills: Changing Direction Under Pressure

category: Eliminating-a-Player

- Elimination Skills
- 1 Forward and 1 Defender
- Forward needs to dribble the ball through one of the gates. The defender has to try and...

Elimination Skills: V-Drag 180 Degrees

category: Changing-direction

- 180 degree change of direction
- Useful when running into a dead space
- Allows the resetting of the transfer
- Player dribbles th...

Elimination Skills: V-Drag 180 Degrees

category: Moving-with-the-ball

- 180 degree change of direction
- Useful when running into a dead space
- Allows the resetting of the transfer
- Player dribbles th...

Elimination Skills: V-Drag [Duplicate]

category: Session-Videos

- Elimination Skills
- Utilise the V-drag skill
- Rapid change of direction from left to right
- Drive towards red cone, use large d...

Escape Through The Gate On The Angle

category: Moving-with-the-ball

- Passing and Receiving the ball on the 45 (degree)
- Moving the ball into space
- A feeder moves forward, passing the ball into a static...

Escape Through The Gate On The Angle

category: Passing-Receiving

- Passing and Receiving the ball on the 45 (degree)
- Moving the ball into space
- A feeder moves forward, passing the ball into a static...

Front Defence Game

category: Indoor-Hockey

Place a cone in the middle of the halfway line. Two players start with the ball on the halfway line with a 3rd player standing and waiting just beh...

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...

Hit At Goal Off Right Foot

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

- Striking the ball off of the right foot
- Allows the ball to be hit earlier
- Opens up additional hitting channels
- Useful when m...

Hit At Goal Off Right Foot

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

- Striking the ball off of the right foot
- Allows the ball to be hit earlier
- Opens up additional hitting channels
- Useful when m...

Hitting Drill Off Right Foot

category: Passing-Receiving

- Striking the ball at right angles off of the right foot
- Useful when changing the point of the attack
- Allows the strike to be gotten...

Hitting The Ball Off The Right Foot

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

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Objective: To be able to h...

Hitting The Ball

category: Passing-Receiving

- Utilising the standard hit
- Hands together at the top of the grip
- Player should stroke through the ball
- Push the ball outside...

Hitting the ball

- Utilising the standard hit
- Hands together at the top of the grip
- Player should stroke through the ball
- Push the ball outside...

Introduction: Practice For Pressing The Ball

category: Defending-Skills

3 v 1 - 3 players keeping possession of the ball against player in the middle.

Players in possession of the ball score a point by passing th...

Introduction: Practice For Pressing The Ball

category: Self-Pass

3 v 1 - 3 players keeping possession of the ball against player in the middle.

Players in possession of the ball score a point by passing th...

Look Opposite

category: Overload-situations

2 players try and keep possession of the ball against 1 defender who has to put pressure on the player with the ball. The passing players should o...

Move Left Then Strike

category: Set-Pieces

Players set up as shown in the diagram. The ball is pushed out to the stopper at the top of the circle. The main striker (Blue 3) runs over the t...

Moving A Defender Into The Midfield

category: Game-related

In this practice the defensive players are in position of the field and have to try and keep possession of the ball and put through one of the play...

Moving Defence Into Midfield

category: Game-related

In this practice the defensive players are in position of the field and have to try and keep possession of the ball and put through one of the play...

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 ...

Opposed Shooting: Clip Hit

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

- Two active players (one forward, one defender) and a feeder
- The feeder passes the ball into the forward, while the defend puts pressure on...

Opposed Shooting: Flick And Push

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

- Two active players (one forward, one defender) and a feeder
- The feeder passes the ball into the forward, while the defend puts pressure on...

Overload Left

category: Indoor-Hockey

Pressure a weak right back, shift play. Player 2 should threaten the back post to distract the goalkeeper.

Pass Across The Top Of Circle To Score

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Blue player 1 runs around the cone and receives the ball from Red player 1 as they reach the cone, before entering the circle and shooting at goal....

Pass And Follow

category: Warm-up-Games

Pass ball to player and then chase pass to put pressure on player.

Receiving player either passes first touch or two touch to the next player.<...

Pass To Top Of Circle For Goal

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Players with ball run down the byline and pass the ball to a player at the top of the circle who receives and shoots on goal

Positional Play Under Pressure

category: Passing-Receiving

As above, but now introduce a defender who can first try and intercept only, later tackle. In this case, the left winger.
movie needs to change t...

Positional Roles - With And Without Possession

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

When team in possession of the ball:

Keeper

To get the ball out of the circle
Maybe set-...

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 ...

Pressure Save / Clear

category: Goal-keeping

Setup as shown.

Rebounders start 3m away and then move in once the ball is fed in.

The coach feeds the ball into the goalkeeper who...

Push Pass: Give And Receive

category: Passing-Receiving

- Practice giving and receiving the push pass
- Beginning to lead in and out of the pass

Push Pass: Give And Receive

category: Practices-For-Juniors

- Practice giving and receiving the push pass
- Beginning to lead in and out of the pass

Quick Drag To The Defender'S Reverse Side

category: Eliminating-a-Player

*** AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON ***

Coaches Objective:

To teach the attacking player to ...

Quick Shot

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Pass and follow to a player positioned just outside the circle
or inside if that is relevant to your team.
one thing obout staying out side the ...

Reverse Squeeze

category: 3D-skills

- Performing a squeeze on the reverse side
- Useful to eliminate an overcommiting player

Reverse Stick Dink And Squeeze

category: 3D-skills

- Combining the reverse stick dink and squeeze motion
- Perform the reverse stick dink on the red cones
- Perform the squeeze on the blue...

Reverse Stick Interception

category: Defending-Skills

- Ball is passeed to the left foot
- Player receiving deliberately traps the ball on the reverse side

Reverse Stick Interception

- Ball is passeed to the left foot
- Player receiving deliberately traps the ball on the reverse side

Reverse Stick Trap Technique

category: Passing-Receiving

- Receiving the ball on the reverse side, upright
- The ball should be rolled into the player at a fairly slow pace to begin with

Reverse Stick Trap Technique

category: Practices-For-Juniors

- Receiving the ball on the reverse side, upright
- The ball should be rolled into the player at a fairly slow pace to begin with

Reverse Stick Trap Technique

- Receiving the ball on the reverse side, upright
- The ball should be rolled into the player at a fairly slow pace to begin with

Right Side Understanding

category: Possession

5 vs 3 down the right hand side

Effectively trying to get the ball out of the back through the right half when the transfer has been blocked...

Round The Gate Under Pressure

category: Eliminating-a-Player

2 Players, 1 ball. One of the players has to pass the ball to his partner through the gate. After the pass he/she then runs after the ball to put pr...

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.

Running The Figure Of 8

category: Moving-with-the-ball

Player runs in figure of 8 around the 2 cones using only their forehand.

Semi-Pressured Shooting

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

- Top D Pressurised Shooting
- Passive defender
- Forward takes the ball across the body
- Defender must run from inside the D, arou...

Semi-Pressured Shooting

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

- Top D Pressurised Shooting
- Passive defender
- Forward takes the ball across the body
- Defender must run from inside the D, arou...

Short Corner Defence 2 - 2

category: Set-Pieces

Setup the defence as shown with defenders on each post and a runner on each post.

Player 1 runs to the top of the circle with Player 2 runni...

Step By Step Dive - Facing The Attack

category: Extras

The keeper is vulnerable on the ground so it is imperative that they return to the ready position immediately.

From the dive position the ke...

Stick Dink: Changing Direction

category: 3D-skills

- Perform a stick dink while changing direction
- At red cones, perform a 45 degree lift
- At blue cones, straighten up

Switch Out Of Trouble

category: Overload-situations

No matter where you are on the pitch, if you feel that you cannot continue to apply pressure towards the goal Then start to play away from defender...

Team Relay

category: Scoring-on-the-break

Four teams of 3 or 4 players. Put one goal 15m over the half way line so the half way line is the top of the circle.

The four team teams, on...

Team Relay

category: Self-Pass

Four teams of 3 or 4 players. Put one goal 15m over the half way line so the half way line is the top of the circle.

The four team teams, on...

The Clip Hit

category: Passing-Receiving

*** AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON ***

Objective: To master the c...

The Drawbridge

category: Set-Pieces

Line up for the short corner as shown above. The ball is pushed out to the stopper at the top. The striker then moves the ball to the right. Blu...

Transfer The Ball And Support

category: Passing-Receiving

The player in the middle runs at the player with the ball and receives the ball. He then passes it to the other player and runs at this player until ...