Something that I thought needed a lot of work from the games we had at trials, was the way the girls tried to get the ball out of the back. The approach of trying to smack it down the middle is not effective because they don’t really have the power/skill yet to hit it that hard. Plus, I think it would be a lot better if we tried to play structured hockey.
in more ways than one
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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.
