Here someone will give a hard hardball to a deep forward leading for the ball. The defender will try to come in front and intercept the ball if possible. IF this is not possible they should really focus on slowing down the attacker, keeping stick pressure while tracking with them, using their body position to make it hard to the player to run towards the circle without any problems.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_hockey
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.
