Hockey Drill Demonstration

Description

1 attacker v 1 defender. Defender starts with ball and passes to attacker.

Attacker tries to move around defender. Defender focuses on low body positioning and keeping stick low to:

- block attacker getting through

- pushing the player wide

Coaching points

Defender engages as far away from attacker/start line as possible.

Defender must adopt a low body position and be side on to protect their feet from the ball. 

Created by Nikky, Hockey Coach, New Zealand

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