2 CB
LB, pivot and RB
2 Inners
LW, CF and RF
1 marking CB, the other is a sweeper.
LB and RB try to get forward and are main outletting option.
Pivot there to rotate play and help break up opposition zonal defence.
2 inners, operating in left and right inner channels.
LW/RW lead wide to stretch the pitch
CF stays high to force opposition defenders to stick with them.
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_hockey
2026 is the first full year with mandatory face masks for penalty corner defence. Here's how to train your defenders for the new equipment reality.
Move beyond drills and let your players discover solutions through play. The constraints-led approach is transforming how hockey is coached at every level.
From mandatory safety equipment to evolving tactical systems and player-centred coaching methods, field hockey is transforming. Here's what every coach needs to know for 2026.
