GK starts with the ball and passes to a blue team defender.
Blue team must try to keep possession but cannot dribble - passes only!
If red team tackles or intercepts the ball they have 20 seconds to score from anywhere on the pitch before the two teams reverse roles.
GK defends goal from whichever team is attacking and passes ball back out to restart the game
Using this to teach running off the ball and supporting the player in possession by maintaining triangles.
Stress the importance of not receiving the ball whilst at a standstill
Using this to teach running off the ball and supporting the player in possession by maintaining triangles.
Stress the importance of not receiving the ball whilst at a standstill
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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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.
The first weeks of the season decide whether a junior or new player sticks with adult hockey. Here is how to keep them safe, give them a clear job and build their confidence from the very first bully.
