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Running relay

3 Players with one ball between them. To start just play a simple pass and then follow the ball to the back of the queue. As your players become more confident start getting your players to think about moving up the pitch with the ball. To do this spread the groups further apart and get the passing player to run a few steps with the ball before passing in front of the receiving player who moves out to meet the pass and then also takes a few steps before passing the ball.

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Running relays

Players in teams have to run the ball to the opposite cone for the next player to run the ball back.

Moving with the ball

Run stop relay Moving with the...

The boxes formed by four cones in this drill should be around 1 meter by 1 meterin size. The first player in each group runs to the ball and continues to run with the ball to the next box, stops the ball in the box and runs on to the end. The next player then runs the ball back to the other box to leave the ball there again for the next player.

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Running relay Movement off the...

3 Players with one ball between them. To start just play a simple pass and then follow the ball to the back of the queue. As your players become more confident start getting your players to think about moving up the pitch with the ball. To do this spread the groups further apart and get the passing player to run a few steps with the ball before passing in front of the receiving player who moves out to meet the pass and then also takes a few steps before passing the ball.

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Dribble pass relay Moving with...

Player 1 starts by running with the ball to the right hand cone, keeping the ball in contact with the stick, before passing the ball to the next player (Red Player 1). When the red number 1 receives the ball they mirror the move coming from either direction. After the pass the players join the opposite queue.

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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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Relay Dribbling Practices For ...

Set out 3 or 4 identical lines of cones between the half way line and the 23 meter line.

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Passing Relays Passing & Recei...

Passing ball around the outside of the cones. While another team is running a relay around the outside square. How many passes can the passing team do in the time the relay team does 8 runs. Then vice-versa.

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Cross over Relays Moving with ...

4 Teams, ball in each team. 1st player in each team has to run around the outside of the inside square back to their starting cone. Then give the ball to the next player. Variation on running in the same direction is that 2 teams run clockwise, other 2 anti clockwise.

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Hockey: self pass relay - Spor...

Players run into the triangle stop the ball by the cone. Player the should take a self pass by pulling the ball back away from the cone before running out of the triangle left or right and passing the ball to the front of the opposite queue of players.

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Reverse Drag Relay Eliminating...

Player 1 runs up to the 2 cones and  reverse stick drags the ball through them before then running to the far cone. When they reach the far cone they pass to the next player and join the back of that queue. To add an element of competition you can line up two teams side by side and see which team is first to complete the drill.

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Passing relays Passing & Recei...

The inside team (white) pass the ball around the outside of the small square. At the same time the blue team on the large square are running a relay around the the outside square.

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Running with the Ball Practice...

Setup the practice as shown.Each player has to run across to the other side in a straight line with the ball glued to the stick all the way.

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Running into Space Moving with...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who passes the ball to player 3. Player 3 passes the ball to player 1 who is running at the ball, turns on receiving the ball and runs into the circle to shoot.<br /><br />The next player 1 passes the ball to 2, but this time player 2 passes to player 4 etc.<br /><br />Player 2 stays and the rest of the players swap each time.

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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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Relays: Dribbling Warm-up Game...

- Two groups<br />- Dribble the ball onto the other players stick<br />- Move off at pace

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Open Stick Drag Moving with th...

Setup the practice as shown. Player runs up to the 2 cones then open stick drags (right to left) the ball and runs to the far cone. Then gives the ball to the next player in line.

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Release Tag Moving with the ba...

Player without stick has to try and tag as many players with a ball. When a player has been caught he/she has to stand on the spot with feet apart. He/she can be released by a player who is still in the game, pushing the ball between the feet of the caught player.

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Running onto the ball and keep...

Playere lined up in a relay with 1 ball. Player starts by running with the ball into the grid and pass the ball to the player opposite. Player 2 has to run onto the moving ball collect and keep moving to pass the ball back to the other side .for player 3 to run onto the ball. Each player has to run to the back of the opposite side each time they have passed the ball.

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Round and Across Moving with t...

Players run around the outside of the 4 cones with their ball (in the same direction). On the whistle, all players have to run across the square from the side they are on to the opposite side avoiding others.

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Changing of direction relay El...

Set out the cones as shown in the picture. Each side of the triangles are about 1m. They should be positioned in such away that the players exiting one traingle can run in straight line to into the next. The practice is that the players have to run in to one side of the triangle and exit through another side.

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3 v 2 relay Scoring on the bre...

The white team play 3v2 against the blue team. When the attack is finished, the white team play 3v2 against the orange team. Then the orange team play against the blue team etc.<br />Attack starts with pass from the wide player.<br /><br />Tips; If centre player carries the ball, the pass goes to the wide player, centre player follows pass to recieve the return ball, then pass goes to opposite side for shot (3 passes).<br /><br />If wide player carries the ball it should be passed to the middle player, then wide again for shot (2 passes).

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Hockey: Passing with 2 players...

Player 1 starts dribbling the first ball across the square, in the middle they pass (push) the ball to player 2 and carry on running across. Players 3 and 4 do similar. Players pass to the left and the right. Designed to practice pass camouflage.

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Gate Running Moving with the b...

Ball each. Players have to run from gate to gate avoiding each other. Keeping the ball on the forehand (no reverse stick) and in contact with the stick at all time.

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1 vs 1 practice Eliminating a ...

Split the players up into two groups for a relay type exercise which starts with one player from group 1 running with a ball to the goal on the half way line, trying to score a goal. As soon as player 1 has had a shot at goal a player from group 2 runs with a ball to the other goal to try to score a goal. The player that had the first shot (player 1) has to try and defend against the player from group 2. When this player scores or loses the ball to the defender the next player starts from group 1 and the player that has just taken the shot becomes the new defender. The player that had the first shot and then defended (player 1) goes to the back of theirre queue.

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Hockey: Passing from left to r...

Players in pairs run along the length of one side and pass the ball from left to right by pulling the ball back and moving their feet around the ball to pass with the forehand.

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1 v 1 practice relay Eliminati...

One player (the defender) stands between two cones and is only allowed to move left or right with stick and body in that area. The player with the ball has to try and cross the area with the ball under control. Once all players are across the area they should pass the ball to the next player who can come back the other way.

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Count to ten and catch Moving ...

Players have a ball each and start from the 23 metre line. Coaches or helpers are standing with their back to the players whilst counting to ten (at any speed). During the counting the players are trying to get across the half way line with the ball to win the game. However, when the coaches reach ten they can turn around and catch the players. The players should try and get back to the safety zone behind the 23 metre line. Any players caught help the coaches catch the rest of the players.<div id=miniAd>H1</div>

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Introducing Players to Passing and Receiving on the Move

Don't stand still! Save valuable seconds on the pitch by working on your junior players' ability to pass and receive on the run!
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How to keep kids from getting Bored at practise.

Hi all just wondering if there are any coach's that have any good tip for a new coach like me. I am coaching under 6/8yr olds and find they get bored very easy. How do you keep them from getting bored and what fun drills do you use? Cheer James first time coach

James Batt Coach, New Zealand

Indian dribble and running with the ball

how can I make practises such as the indian dribble and running with the ball using the correct grip more entertaining for junior players?

Jerome Carabott Coach, Malta

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