a1 and a2 start the attack. a3 can join immediately in the advanced position.
d1 and d2 have to try and defend the overloaded attack.
d1 and d2 need to close the are towards goal and allow a1,a2 & a3 to play the ball away from goal.
a3 must make d2 decide to mark or not. (it is pointless for a3 to go wide too early...baseline or to goal will make d2 mark).
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Summer is the window that decides how your team starts in September. Here is how to build a hockey-specific fitness base with the ball, not just endless running, so players arrive sharp rather than shattered.
Summer is the one time all year players can obsess over their individual skills without a fixture looming. Here is how to turn the off-season into a genuine 1v1 and close-control upgrade.
Video analysis is no longer a luxury reserved for international squads. With a phone, a tripod and a free editing tool, any club coach can build a weekly review habit that transforms how their team learns.