An attacker (blue) starts 1-2 metres in front of a defender (red).
A third player plays a pass into the space in front and both players chase the ball.
The attacker aims to pick up the ball and make a pass back past the defender to the ball passer.
- Techniques for turning a defensive "closed" position into an attacking opportunity.
- Roll / drop shoulder / dummy.
- Use your back space.
- Confidence on the ball - don't rush/panic.
- Defenders - close down quickly, get opponant's head down.
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.
