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I'm looking for suggestions on set plays for free hits?

I'm looking for suggestions on set plays for free hits going into the circle. High school rules in the US now state that all players (attack/defense) must be 7 yards from the ball. What plans will work for drawing corners and goal scoring opportunities?

Ali Collins Coach, United States of America

My hockey team is still playing on uneven fields

My U19 boys hockey team is still playing on very uneven bumpy grass fields. What are the best ball stopping technique and drills

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i was playing a match and to start they flicked a overhead?

i was playing a match and to start they flicked a overhead and the ref told 2 of us that if we lifted our sticks above our shoulders it was a yellow card. Is it true that no-one can lift their stick above their shoulder not even defenders is this true?

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How can i get my players to stop waiting for the ball?

How can i get my players to stop waiting for the ball and go for it? Thought its their fitness that's not up to standard but they were successful in the bleep test. PLEASE HELP ME!

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What I need to do to make a very flexible goalkeeper?

What I need to do to make a very flexible goalkeeper and how to learn GK to have very fast and flexible legs? Im asking this because I have one goalkeeper who is good with hands but he is not using a legs on the game.

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Anybody have a drill to get players to stop passing ball back to where it came from?

I am coaching a JV team and my girls keep sending the ball back to where the ball came from.  Are there any good drills that would train them redirect?

carla mccarron Coach, United States of America

What are the basics that need to change when taking?

What are the basics that need to change when taking a team from playing on grass fields to playing on astro turf??? Malcolm in SA

Malcolm Dunkeld Coach, South Africa

How to lob/chip in a hockey shot?

im twelve, i play for my school team and i am going for a trial at southgate hockey. I  play up front, and i can shoot pretty well but i cant lift it over the keeper. any tips would be much appreiciated

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passing

How do I get my team to play better as a team and pass more

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1-2-1 coaching with u12 son ?

1-2-1 coaching with u12 son (forward-JDC level) need to keep it fresh and fun any ideas? Andy Batch

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how do i stop passing the ball to fast

how do i stop passing the ball to fast and what can i do to stop this ?

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Can someone help me with some info on training goal keepers?

need info on training the goal keeper.

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Tactical drills for attack and defence to stop ball-watching?

They are very crowed and play a lot in the middle they are ball watching> They are playing in each others positions

carla Coach, South Africa

How to bring a team together?

I coach a team of U18 Boys. The team consists of the typical skill level variations but we manage that by modifying the formation to support those that need support. The team has performed well and they are on the top of the ladder. We are half way through the season and there seems to be more individualism in the team than I would have liked. Some of our more skilled players are failing to utilise the entire team which has a negative impact on the game plan. What strategies do you suggest we engage to bring the team together for the run to the finals?

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How do I teach and improve soft hands skill?

Any tips or drills for improving 'soft hands'?

Gary Thompson Coach, England

How to trap penalty corners like the Spanish?

I wanted to learn how to trap pc's like the the Spanish team i.e with the stick upright. Does any have any tips?

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Anybody have a drill to get pl...

I am coaching a JV team and my girls keep sending the ball back to where the ball came from.  Are there any good drills that would train them redirect?

carla mccarron Coach, United States of America

My hockey team is still playin...

My U19 boys hockey team is still playing on very uneven bumpy grass fields. What are the best ball stopping technique and drills

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How to lob/chip in a hockey sh...

im twelve, i play for my school team and i am going for a trial at southgate hockey. I  play up front, and i can shoot pretty well but i cant lift it over the keeper. any tips would be much appreiciated

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Why does the ball bounce when ...

Hi, When I add power to my slap hit the ball tends to be hard but quite bouncy. Any ideas on what could be causing this as it stops me using it as a pass. If I "stun" the ball (i.e. use an abbreviated follow through) the ball tends to stay flat but obviously loses a lot of power. Also, if I deliberately choose a contact point much higher up the stick that also seems to keep it flatter but power is also lost here too. Any help appreciated. Mark

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