u8/9 : player runs with the ball to red cones. protect ball and turns
u10/12: blue players pass. Red player runs to ball and makes turn and accellerates.
-accellerate after move
-protect ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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.