6v6 or 7v7 etc depending how many are by corners. We will use the big goals where all scoring needs to touch the plank. The focus is purely winning 1v1 duels and pushing them to the outside. Stopping often to talk about footwork, jabbing and channeling,
in more ways than one
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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.
The first weeks of the season decide whether a junior or new player sticks with adult hockey. Here is how to keep them safe, give them a clear job and build their confidence from the very first bully.
