Goal:
1. repeat trap ball from left.
2. NEW: BH receiving ball from behind
Exercise
* rotation 1-2-3-4-1 etc.
* start at 2 points. The CC persons only needed at start and then become No 1 and No 3.
* all passes to No 1+3 are aimed towards cone A!!!
* No 1 + 3 receives ball from left on the run + tries to pass as fast as he can in the goal ahead.
* No 2 + 4 start running if No 1+3 have trapped the ball. They have to defend the goal by OPEN RECEIVING ON THE REVERSE (BH) SIDE. Then dribble through goal and pass to the left, aiming for cone A.
End game:
* 3 min time, who has got the most points?
* No 1+3 score in goal = 3 pnts
* No 2+4 open receiving on reverse = 3 pnts
* No 2+ 4 receive ball closed = passers gets 1 point.
Backhand / reverse trap ball from behind:
- feet towards attacking goal
- look over shoulder for ball
- stick on ground before ball is close to your stick.
- let ball roll past you and trap in front of you
receiving ball from left
* Feet towards attacking goal
* Left ball roll to your help side = past your right foot
* follow ball with your stick but ONLY trap ball when it's on dribbling position.
- then step in front of ball and sweep hit/push in goal
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_hockey
England Hockey's rule guidance for 2026/27 takes effect from 1 September. Here are the changes that will actually alter how you coach, and how to brief your squad in one pre-season session.
Turnovers in your own defensive quarter are the most expensive mistakes in hockey. Build an outlet structure your team can execute under a full press, not just in a warm-up.
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.
