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Hockey: Attacking Shoulder of D

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Objective: Players to make the correct decision in attacking situations and ensure correct attackers are in correct position to affect the game.
Purpose: Increase the chances of threatening the opposition goal and coming away with a positive result.
Set-up:

Midfielder plays ball across the pitch from left to right.
Receiving midfielder will start to carry the ball forward and should threaten to play the ball directly into the D.
Attacker runner on the D will initially run towards the passer to show for the ball, then peel off, aiming their run towards the baseline.
A defender will decide whether to follow the attacking runner or block the ball from the receiving midfielder going into the D.
The pass that receiving midfielder makes, should be influenced by the defenders movement as to where the space is.
2 attackers in the D should initially look for a deflection if the ball is flung directly into the D. If the ball is played to the attacker running the D, they should reposition themselves to receive a pass or be at the far post for a deflection.

COACHING POINTS

Midfielders playing the ball to attackers should play with their head up to see the defenders movement. They have a better chance of choosing the correct ball to play.
Defenders should try not to commit too early to make it difficult for attackers.
Attackers in the D need to react to what's happening and ensure they are positioned correctly depending on the ball that has been played.

PROGRESSION

Add in another defender to follow the attacker positioning themselves at the far post.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Attacking the circle:

Player 1 runs down the wing to then pass the ball backwards of square to player . He in turn gives the ball to player 3, who has run into the circle and then come out to receive the ball. Player 3 then plays a 1v1 with the defender.

Rotation 1 to 2, 2-3, 3-1.

Same down the right wing.

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Attacking from deep left:

Player 2 (left wing) receives ball from the Player 1 (left midfield) and takes the ball into the zone where the defender can try and win the ball. Just before player 2 loses the ball he/she turns away from the RD and passes the ball to palyer 1. It is important that this player stays outside the 23m area and straight behind player 2. When player 1 receives the ball he/she plays the ball to player 3 who runs into the circle and has a shot at goal.
Every player then follows their own pass. and takes up their new position. Next player then starts.

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Video Techniques

Creating 2 v 1:

Player 1 passes the ball back to the supporting player. Player 1 then runs in the opposite direction to which he/she wants to receive the ball. The supporting player plays the ball back, first time, into the space created. Player 1 should time the run so that after receiving the return ball, he/she can play a fast 2v1 with the attacker.

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