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Hockey: Close Circles

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Shane, Hockey Coach

DESCRIPTION

- 6 on 6
- Approximately half pitch game played across the length
- Full size D should be used (project onto the other goal)
- High intensity

COACHING POINTS

- Should be played at game speed
- Defense should apply high levels pressure
- Should attempt to create an overload situation by eliminating a player

PROGRESSION

- Install stipulations (number of touches, non-verbal, maximum time on the ball, player must get ahead once they've passed the ball etc.)

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Attacking down the Wing:

One of the players on the half way line passes the ball back to the two central defenders (7 and 8)
The midfielder may then make him/herself available.
The aim is to try and score a goal but try to attack round the outside
The two attackers (1 and 2 are being man to man marked.
Defenders are not allowed out of the half.

Conditioned Games

Close Circles: 5 vs 3 Overload:

- 5 vs 5
- Played in small area with marked D's
- Must have 2 players in the D whilst defending
- High intensity drill

Overload situations

Closed Zones:

The aim of this exercise is to encourage the players to attack down the wings. The attacking team is not allowed to pass or attack through the zone. Defenders, on winning the ball, have to try and get the ball out of the 23m area, also wide of the zone.

Conditioned Games