rebound work for mid and strikers, movement on and off ball staying over the ball and feeding at speed and receiving in the circle for a shot at goal using any skill set to get a quick shot away
staying tight over the ball
player movement off ball to receive
clean crisp feed passing
receiving from a rebound and quick shooting
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Two defenders chase the ball, nobody covers the runner, and a soft goal goes in. Here is the five-step treat for the mix-up haunting hockey defences this October.
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.