2 lines of players start on opposite cones. Player 1 dribbles the ball towards the next cone, as player 1 dribbles, player 2 times their lead to the next cone. Once player 1 reaches the cone, they pass the ball diagonally to player 2 who should've reached the cone by this point. Once player 2 receives the ball they pass it back to player 1 line. The original player 1 goes to player 2 line.
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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.
