Needed? 8 cones, balls, 10 players How? The objective is to pass through ANY gate to one of your teammates in order to score a point. When you score a point you MUST now go to a different gate in order to score again. Play 5v5 with no boundaries. Have a very free flowing game with little rules.
Quick passing Creative running and leading Be alert at all times Be smart about your passes and runs Have fun and reward good play Advanced: When a player commits a foul, they must sit out for 1 minute, leaving their team a man down. Do NOT have more than two people sit out at all times.
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This practice has no progressions
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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.
