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1 v 1 two channel

The player with the ball starts on the half way line and has to try and go through the area with the defender in and have a shot at goal. The defender is only allowed to defend in the coned area. Tip: alter size of zone to increase/decrease

Eliminating a Player

2 v 1 (Right To Left)

Three players set up in a triangle formation, with the two attackers as the base of the triangle. The ball carrier is on the right side The ball carrier makes a positive run towards the outside of the defender Player without the ball (support player) runs into space to receive a pass and communicates they are ready to receive the pass The defender should get attracted to the ball and ball carrying attacker. As soon as the defender engages, the ball carrier should pass left to the supporting player.

Eliminating a Player

hit in from the left side of the pitch in midfield

Set Pieces

Practice for hit out on left

Setup as shown. Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who gives a return pass to Player 1. Player 3 makes a run to create speace to receive the pass from Player 1. Player 1 then makes the pass to Player.

Set Pieces

Pull back technique

Technique video to show a player performing the pull back skill The player runs forward, before quickly transferring their weight back, pulling the ball backwards and rolling out to the right This is an effective skill, when there is a defender slightly to the right of you as an attacker.

Moving with the ball

Quick break

3 v 2 set up.A defender inside the circle passes to one of the attacking players outside the 23m line. On doing so the three attackers try and break quickly to score past the defence.

Scoring on the break

Short Hit - Stage 3

- Using a short hit, or a 'clip' hit to strike the ball

Session Videos

Speedy Feet

Setup as shown. Coach and goalkeeper about 1m apart. Coach starts with some balls about 8m out. The coach feeds the ball to the goalkeeper who quickly kicks the ball into the goal. This can be done on either foot or a mixture of both feet. If the goalkeeper finds it to hard, then move further back to give them more reaction time.

Goal keeping

Support and Swap

The team with the ball must try and keep possession of the ball. Only 2 players from each team are allowed to be inside the area. 1 player can move anywhere on the outside of the area. To involve this player, the players inside the area have to pass the ball to the outside player. On doing so, the outside player can come into the area and the player that passed the ball becomes the new outside player.

Possession

Train Line

Jogging gently in lines of about 4 / 5, one behind the other. The back player moves to the front of the line (not a sprint but quicker than a jog) and slows to a jog. The front person chooses where to run and leads the group.

Warm-up Games

Quick Shot Relay Shooting & Go...

The practice starts with the first red player dribbling their ball to the goal line before passing the ball back to the player who is on the penalty spot. The player receiving the ball then shoots at goal and the player who made the pass (red player 1) carries on their run to the penalty spot to replace player 4. The same happens on the left hand side and the practice continues to loop around alternating from the the right and then the left.

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Quick break Scoring on the bre...

3 v 2 set up.A defender inside the circle passes to one of the attacking players outside the 23m line.On doing so the three attackers try and break quickly to score past the defence.

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Quick shot Shooting & Goalscor...

Pass and follow to a player positioned just outside the circle<BR>or inside if that is relevant to your team.<BR>one thing obout staying out side the circle is that the defenders are not 100% concerned about you because your not in a scoring position so they tend to loose mark. to put some pressure on the placement of the first touch you could put some clusters of cones just in side the circle (pretend defenders)

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Quick goal Rebound Blocks - Ho...

Pl;ayers stand very close to the rebound block and have to react to the returning ball to try and score a quick goal.

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Pass quick to shoot Passing & ...

3 players outside the D have to pass the ball between them to try and create an opening for one of the wide players to have a shot. A defender in the D has to try and stop the 3 having a shot.

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Hockey: Quick Drag To The Defe...

Coaches Objective: To teach the attacker to eliminate the defender by making them commit to a reverse stick tackle before dragging the ball back and eliminating them on their open stick side. Purpose: Defenders will often look to channel attackers onto their open stick side as it's easier to make a tackle and harder to eliminate as an attacker. Therefore, getting them to commit on their reverse stick side and eliminate on their open stick side can be a huge advantage.   

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Quick Hit Video Techniques - H...

HITTING TECHNIQUE<BR><BR>It is difficult to define the correct’ technique; if a player is quick and highly successful, a teacher should question whether to change a player's style. However, it is recognised that only the flat, German style hit is effective on a water-based pitch, as other techniques tend to make the ball rise. It is highly desirable to teach the following: <BR>

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Hockey: Quick Drag To The Defe...

Coaches Objective:  To teach the attacking player to give the impression of attacking the defenders open stick side before eliminating on the defenders reverse stick side. Purpose:  There is a much greater chance of a succesful elimintion on the defenders reverse stick side. By getting them to commit on their open stick side, creates a great opportunity to eliminate the other way to then pass or shoot.

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switch quick passing attack Pa...

Player 2 and 3 play fast passes while running towards the circle. Player 3 suddenly makes a long pass to player 1, who should take the shot. Players 1 and 2 follow in for the rebound.

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Use footwork to create space 2...

2 v 1 situation using a quick change of pace to eliminate the defender <br> <b>Coaching Points</b> Pass the ball in to the defender and get it back, picking the ball up on the move The attacker takes the ball to the left then drags it back to the right Note the change in pace- this is key to creating the space to get past the defender The attacker without the ball follows the movement and footwork of the attacker with the ball

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The Clip Hit Passing & Receivi...

Objective: To master the clip hit, often used as a progression to the full hit, but also very effective in a game situation. Purpose: It is a quicker hit than a full swing hit due to the fact the hands are lower down the stick, shorterning the swing and menaing you can get a quick hit away under pressure.  Structure: Pairs   

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receiving high ball and attack...

- Receiving the aerial pass<br />- The body should be put behind the ball<br />- Ball should be taken on the head of the stick<br />- Once the initial aerial has been cushioned, the ball should be steadied quickly to allow the next pass to be played quickly

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Double 3D skill 3D skills - Ho...

- Use stick dinks to eliminate right angled blocks<br />- Players practice using stick dinks in both directions in quick succession

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Body movement Moving with the ...

Set out two lines of cones in a tight zig-zag formation. Players take it in turns to run through the cones. The ball travels down the middle while the player uses quick feet to shuffle in and out of the cones, maintaining a forward body position throughout.

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First Time Deflection Into Cir...

This drill focuses on quick delivery of the ball into the circle.Midfielder passes the ball into player in a wide position who uses the pace of the pass to deflect the ball into an attacker making a run in the circle. Attacker receiving the ball in the circle, should shape their run to create space where the ball is going to be played into.Attacker should then look to put a ball across the goal.

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4v2 break Scoring on the break...

One of the four defenders in the circle passes the ball from inside the circle to the 4 forwards on the half way line. As the moment of the pass two defenders have to run around one of the cones on the 23m line before they can defend, the other two defenders can defend straight away. 

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Push Pass Passing & Receiving ...

Objective: To be able to complete an accurate push pass with sound technique.  Purpose: The push pass is important to be able to make short, quick, accurate passes. It is quick due to the fact there is no back swing so is ideal for passing in tight areas.  Structure: Pairs  

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Defensive Transfer Roles and R...

Important players play at match intensity.<br />Scan before receive, let ball come right past right foot, drive forward and peal out strong. LH and RH role - drive line at pace, occasionally cut inside, drop back and pass. LB and RB role - protect the ball, quick early ball wide, moving forward and scanning.

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Warm Up Circuit Warm-up Games ...

Setup: Lay out sticks on the ground about 1 metre apart. Six sticks should be laid in a continuous straight line. Five cones in a zig-zag formation. Use ladders or a line of two cones close together (about 30cm between each pair). Place a stick on a pair of cones x6, about 1 metre between each one. <hr /> The drill: Players run in and out of the sticks Players jump with feet together over the sticks (from left to right followed by right to left) Run round the cones, the players should touch the cone with the inside hand each time Players touch the pitch with one foot between each space Players run through and over as fast as they can. Check that they lift their knees nice and high going over the hurdles.

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Use footwork to create space (...

2 v 1 situation using a quick change of pace to eliminate the defender <br> <b>Coaching Points</b> Pass the ball in to the defender and get it back, picking the ball up on the move The attacker takes the ball to right then quickly turns his feet to the left and drags the ball across his body Note the change in pace-this is key to creating the space to get past the defender The attacker without the ball follows the movement of the attacker with the ball

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1 v 1 - Under Pressure Samples...

Blue player 1 skates with the puck and shoots on goal. After the shot they then skate and touch the goal post.Once the blue player has touched the post the second player can set off, skating with the puck towards the goal, with the blue player behind them putting them under pressure.

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2 v 1 in a game situation - Drawing in the Defender

Creating 2v1?s across the pitch is the holy grail for attackers. It is an easy and low-risk way of eliminating defenders however can be tricky to create in a match setting. Use this session to develop your team?s ability to create the overload in attack.

Skill Development - Passing and Moving with the ball

Continue your growth into the new season by rediscovering the basics to create a foundation to build upon. It?s all about getting your touch, zipping the ball to your teammates and finding your level again to go into the first game at your best!

Your first hockey training of the new season

No standing around in queues - instead this plan gives everyone the maximum number of touches as they work on their reverse and open stick play

Junior Passing and Receiving - Improving speed of thought

Teach your players that Passing and Receiving is the fastest way to progress the ball up the pitch!

Make sure you Score - Intelligent Passing!

Four fun passing games to get your players working on their stick-work, teamwork and to get their heads back in the game

Coaching the Clip Hit

Are your range of passes limited? Do you need to get the shot away quicker? Use the clip hit to add an extra dimension to your game.

3 vs 1 Break Hockey - Create Scoring Opportunities

Don't dilly-dally. Teach your players to win the turnover and drive quickly CHARGE up the field to make the most of the fast break!

Passing to create deep space

Run deep into space and look for that fast, attacking pass, deep in opposition territory!

Switching from Back to Attack!

Feed the ball to the wings and launch the attack - Slickly move the ball at speed from defence to offence!

The Final Pass & Shooting/Marking - Varied Leads

Vary the leads in the final 23 to keep not allow the defensive team to set and to offer more passing options in the final 23.

Transfer the Ball Over Distance to Create Attacks

Progress from the transferring technique to get your players recognising where the attacking options are after transferring.

The Final Pass & Shooting/Marking - Leading to Shoot

Make the final connection in the attacking 23 with a well-timed lead and accurate pass to create effective goal-scoring opportunities.

High Speed Elimination PLUS Closing Down to Slow Attacks

Attack at pace by perfecting high-speed eliminations with a variety of different skills. PLUS equip your defenders with the understanding of how to reduce the chances of being eliminated easily.

Low Speed Elimination PLUS Closing Down to Tackle

Eliminate at low speed by recognising the space and utilizing it to beat the defender. The two-way session also works on your defenders movement to close the space to reduce the chance of elimination.

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

Improving Switching the ball

Switch the ball into space to change the focus of the game in this small group passing on the run session!

2. Developing Dribbling Skills...

In this session we continue to improve your players' running with the ball skills.
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What is the best drill for teach hit outs at 16's?

My team have asked for drills to help them at 16s, can anyone help me

Jax Pheiffer Coach, England

Any tips for the new hockey self pass rules

Any tips for the new hockey self pass rules

Archived User Coach

The new rules - what will UK coaches be focussing on?

The new rules - what will UK coaches be focussing on most? (Living in NZ, we're playing them now!)

sue shelswell Coach, New Zealand

Dos and Don'ts for the Self Pass Rule

When teaching the self-pass rule to my team, are there any tips in terms of when to hit and when to carry, depending on the situation?

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Decision making and moving forward after using the dish

Recently been working hard developing the use of the dish around the back to create space. Working great but would now like to develop this with more drills.We have discussed decision making, leading runs and movement but I'm now looking for ideas of exercises that will develop these thoughts amongst the guys. All ideas for exercises we could use at training gratefully received

Amanda wood Coach, England

How to improve the ball transfer from midfield to forwards?

Dear colleagues, I am coaching a 1st women team (Argentina) and the system that is working for us very well is 3-1-3-3. Given the quality players we've got in the midfield and attack we try to emphasize our offensive game all the time. The problem I am struggling to resolve is that the forwards do not get involved in chances to score inside the circle very often. The few chances the forwards have they are able to score but it is our midfielders who most of the time get to the circle in possession with the ball. I would like to see a quick transfer of the ball from the midfielders to the forwards who need to be in touch with the ball more often during the game and have the midfielders supporting the attack rather than being the leaders of the attack.Is there any drill or way to improve this aspect of the game? Thanks for your time. Martin

Martin Vila-Aiub Coach, Argentina

Keepers - Two-handed or one-handed saves?

I've always coached keepers to save with two hands were possible, because of the greater surface area. One of my keepers in a rep squad has been told off for doing so. Question is: Shouldn't it be personal preference? Which is faster? I would have thought both were equally quick if done properly. That's certainly been my experience, and I've played international level.

melanie Coach, New Zealand

First timer coach of u11 year old girls

Hi I am a first timer coach, my team is u/11 year old girls. Some of the girls are first timers too.. how can I have a productive practice of one hour?

Marizaan Mare Coach, South Africa

Hockey level 2 assessment

Hi,I need to play 4 linked hockey sessions to a specific theme I don't know which one to chose such as I can't say attack because there can be so much to cover . So any help?

Tajinder Kaur Sahota Coach, United Kingdom

How to find drills, quick save and print

Archived User Coach

2:4:4:1system....how to play it

Suggestions on how to play this system. I have very young 1st team so feel i must play defensive hockey. Thanks

Bev Koch Coach, South Africa

I'm a new Varsity head coach and don't know what I'm doing

Hi all- I am 37 years old. I played field hockey for 3 years only (in high school). As you can imagine, I'm not very good/experienced. I was a competitive soccer player which made me good enough athletically to play field hockey but anyway, the point is: I never played field hockey at a high level.I now find myself in a head coaching position. (Long story-I did coach some field hockey some years ago and had a blast but it was a while back). Anyway, I have three assistant coaches who aren't much more experienced than I am. Our high school program is VERY weak and so nobody really steps up to coach there.Basically, my question is: what do I do? I have some girls who have played but not much. Then I have girls who literally don't know how to hold their stick and are quite I athletic. We barely have enough girls to field a team. As for drills, I'm trying to use this site but if you were in my position, what specifically would you be doing with these girls so they don't lose 7-0 every game? Right now, I'm focusing on body control and comfort with the ball- (we are playing possession and they are so uncomfortable they just hit the ball away because they don't have the skills to hold). Any help you can give is greatly appreciated!Brooke Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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I am a new coach and need pointers!

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!!

Amanda Emerich Coach, United States of America

direct shots on corners

how can I help my goalkeeper to stop a direct shot froma corner hit

karen judge Coach, United States of America

Indoor Hockey

Hi allOver the weekend I coached my U18s and we did well but I wanted to find out, is there any tactics, coaching sessions for indoor hockey to help defend in different structures or heck even stop attackers from getting their angles right0

Damien Life Liversedge Coach, South Africa

Defensive formations

Hi, my defense I'm worried cos two of my boys are heavy and slow. they working hard but I'm struggling to create a formation that doesn't put my defense at risk. I need your advice on what to do.

graham Coach, South Africa

The new rules - what will UK c...

The new rules - what will UK coaches be focussing on most? (Living in NZ, we're playing them now!)

sue shelswell Coach, New Zealand

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