- teams of 4 (more/less possible)
- aim of game: team with ball to score through 1 of 4 goals (placed in a cross position within the playing area)
- goal scored when a successful pass is made through goal & ball is successfully received by team member on opposite side of goal
- once goal scored through a gate, that gate can't be used for next goal
- if a team loses possession then they become defending team
- players free to move anywhere inside pitch area
- can go behind goals
- difficult for defenders to dispossess the shooter & to defend
- move feet quickly with left foot pointing forward when delivering the shot
- body sideways on, strong position for delivery
- receive ball on the move
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_hockey
2026 is the first full year with mandatory face masks for penalty corner defence. Here's how to train your defenders for the new equipment reality.
Move beyond drills and let your players discover solutions through play. The constraints-led approach is transforming how hockey is coached at every level.
From mandatory safety equipment to evolving tactical systems and player-centred coaching methods, field hockey is transforming. Here's what every coach needs to know for 2026.
