Stick, ball, gumshield and shinpads needed.
Traditional hockey match but with both teams having 2 goals to attack and score in. Players are allowed to go behind the goals.
Progressions:
Conditions to consider adding in:
Emphasis on movement off the ball and moving the ball on quickly. Highlight the importance of having players high and wide in order to score
Actively discourage players standing 'in goal', pretending to be goal keepers.
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