Reds aim to play from the back.
Blues prevent them using zone defence.
Points: +1 for corssing line into zone 2 + 1 for goal
+1 for preventing zone 2 entry
+ 2 for underload goal
Draw out defence- how? carry ball, Free Defender into midfield to create overload against 2 men. Position rotation- what does that look like? How can that upset the zone?
High ball pace
Slower tempo to build up and take care
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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.