On whistle, defender (red) who has just 'lost ball to foul' runs back 5m in line with green cones while attacker (blue) sprints to take a self pass and try and beat defender 1v1.
First team to 5 points then switch.
Progression: Add a 2nd attacker (grey).
- Red defender must wait for ball to be played before moving towards ball carrier.
- Attacke should try and engage the defender with confidence before eliminating.
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.
