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Hockey: 4 v 2 Possession

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DESCRIPTION

3 teams of 2, with 2 of the teams working together to keep the ball from the defending team in the marked area.
If the defenders intercept or tackle they swap to become attackers with the team that lost the ball. Team that lost the ball are now defenders.

COACHING POINTS

Pre scanning and first touch to retain the ball are important.
Players should aim to have a wide base when receiving and keeping the ball on the forehand side to offer pass or carry.
Defenders should be marking tightly, being low, mobile and aggressive in the tackle.
Attackers should aim for fewer touches to keep the ball moving.
Making it directional so into a turn and burn game can give players a directional focus.

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Retention Of The Ball & Playing Through Pressure

Focusing on developing comfort, control and confidence on the ball and to retain the ball under pressure, how can we protect and move the ball forwards.

OFTEN USED WITH...

2 player passing pattern:

A. Player 1 passes the ball to player 2.

B. Player 1 then follows his/her own pass.

C. Player 2 passes the ball back to player 1 for a wall pass back in the space

D. Player 2 runs onto the ball and has a shot at goal.

Passing & Receiving

2 v 2 With 2 On The Outside:

2 v 2 in the box, keeping the ball in a directional rondo with 1 player at either end of the box.
2 Players work inside the box to keep it with the 2 out the box.
If the defenders intercept or tackle they swap to the ball players to work with the 2 outside.
2 on the outside of the box can go left to right to move to receive the ball and can play through the box to each other. They cannot be tackled.

Possession

4 v 4 + 4 Possession:

3 teams of 4 with 2 working together to keep the ball away from the other. 1 team is on the outside and 1 in the middle, making it an 8 v 4 possession game.
The defensive team is aiming to win the ball, if they do they work with the team on the outside.
Progression: If the defence win the ball, they carry the ball out of the box to kill the ball. Teams that lost possession do 10 press-ups.

Possession