defending as a unit
5v5 in 23 shooting at goal
7v 7 in other 23
attaching coned goals at opponents end
Communication
tackling in pairs
channeling
types of press
3/4, half court
man to man marking
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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Two defenders chase the ball, nobody covers the runner, and a soft goal goes in. Here is the five-step treat for the mix-up haunting hockey defences this October.
A few weeks into the league season, poor first touches are costing teams the ball. Coach body shape, scanning and receiving on the move to keep possession.
Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
