Hockey | Passing & Receiving Drills

One player starts outside the square with the ball the next player runs out to receive the baqll on the reverse and passes it on the next player comeing out of the square. After the pass it is important that the players return to the square.

This is a pass and follow exercise with 3 different elements that helps players with fast passing - particularly important when trying to score in the opposition's circle. Player 1 starts to run with the ball and  passes to the player on their left before reaching the 2 cones they are running towards. The player receiving the ball has to first time sweep the ball to the next player clockwise from them. This player receives the ball and restarts the practice, still going clockwise around the square. Every player should follow their own pass to the back of the next line of players

The player with ball has a free hit. They should play a self pass before then trying to get the ball to either player. The defender has to keep their distance from the free hitter and try to move so that they can intercept the pass. Players on the free hit should disguise the direction of their pass.

Player 1 is dribbling with the ball and makes a short (wall) pass with player 2 who dribbles on with the ball. As the end players 1 and 2 have switched so player 1 passes to player 2 and then player 2 starts off dribbling and so on.

- Players work in pairs - Goal is to slap the ball past the opposing player and through the gate - Works on picking the ball up at pace - Players take it in turns to slap the ball, trying to beat the other who is defending the gate - Should be a short, sharp, intense drill

- 4 players have to move the ball across the box containing one defender - Players must remain close to the corners of the box - The defender can move along the line from side to side, but cannot encroach on the players hitting - If the ball is intercepted, swap the defender in the middle with the player who hit the ball

Player 1 runs square across the pitch with the ball and then passes the ball into the space for the wide man to run onto the ball both sides. Then alternate sides.

Player has to pass the ball from one square to the other square. He/she is only allowed to control the ball inside the square and not outside.

5 yard square - 3 forwards and 1 defenders - Forwards must stay on the outside of the square - Defenders cannot leave the square or tackle the player in possession - Forwards around the square can move around - If a defender intercepts the ball, they should swap with the forward who made the pass

- 5-10 yard square - 3 forwards and 1 defenders - Forwards must stay on the outside of the square - Defenders cannot leave the square or tackle the player in possession - Forwards around the square can move around - Cannot dribble with the ball - If a defender intercepts the ball, they should swap with the forward who made the pass  

- 5 yard square - 3 forwards and 2 defenders - Forwards must stay on the outside of the square - Defenders cannot leave the square or tackle the player in possession - Forwards around the square can move around - Cannot dribble with the ball - If a defender intercepts the ball, they should swap with the forward who made the pass

One player passes the ball to his/her partner who wall passes the ball back to the 1st player to run onto. The same player then turns and does the same again. Swap after 10x.

The sweep is a variation from the hit pass. The grip and stance are the same the ball is placed in line with the front foot. The stick is drawn back a short way and swept forwards along the ground to strike the ball.

Player 1 plays the ball across to 2, who in turn plays it up inside the cones to 3 who shoots at goal. Player 2 then moves to where 3 was and 3 joins the back of their queue. As soon as player 3 has shot then 4 passes the ball across to 1, who plays it up the line to 6 who then shots. Player 1 then moves to where 6 was and 6 joins the back of their queue. Play then continues in this fashion.

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2, player 2 lets the ball roll across his/her body and opens up to pass the ball to player 3. Player 3 has to receive the ball on the move (important to keep the stick low to the ground). Player rotation - 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 1 after shot.

Player 2 and 3 play fast passes while running towards the circle. Player 3 suddenly makes a long pass to player 1, who should take the shot. Players 1 and 2 follow in for the rebound.

Setup the practice as shown. Split the group into two. Player 1 dribbles up to the cone before passing the ball across to player 2. Player 2 now dribbles to the next cone before switching the ball back across to their partner. The player who receives the final pass can then run at goal and shoot. Players have to make sure that they play a pass in each box. (5 by 5m)

*** AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON *** Objective : To master the clip hit, often used as a progression to the full hit, but also very effective in a game situation. Purpose:  It is a quicker hit than a full swing hit due to the fact the hands are lower down the stick, shorterning the swing and menaing you can get a quick hit away under pressure.  Structure : Pairs   

Player 2 passes the ball to player 3(A).Player 3 receives the ball and runs infield with the ball allowing player 2 to run round the outside to overlap, player 3 then passes to player 1(B). Player 1 receives the ball and runs infield to allow player 3 to run round the outside, player 1 then passes the ball to player 2(C). This continues until a shot at goal.

The player in the middle runs at the player with the ball and receives the ball. He then passes it to the other player and runs at this player until this players passes the ball back again etc.