Attacking down the right side
Set up at each end of the pitch, split into abilities.
(see diagram)
Players follow pass.
Players waiting to join the drill practice 3D skills over a line on the pitch
Progression:
Introduce defenders
Technical:
Introduce ‘positive feet’- before the player receives the ball, their feet should be pointing in the direction they want to go once they have received the ball.
Receiving from left: player should track ball across their body with their stick and control the ball at 1-2pm (skill-space)
Receiving from right: receive ball at back foot with positive feet
Tactical:
Push for short pass, slap for long, slap/push final shot
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