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Hockey: Aerial Pass: Receiving

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- Receiving the aerial pass
- The body should be put behind the ball
- Ball should be taken on the head of the stick
- Once the initial aerial has been cushioned, the ball should be steadied quickly to allow the next pass to be played quickly

COACHING POINTS

- Attempt to take the ball on the full whenever possible
- Emphasis should be put on appropriate situations as to when the ball can be picked above the shoulder
- Use a point system to make this game more drill more competitive

PROGRESSION

- Change initial body position
- Receive the ball on the run

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Aerial receive:

Passing & Receiving

Ball into Space:

Player 1 runs into the space to receive the ball from player 2 who:

Can hit or push the ball
Can give an aerial ball into the space.

The player looking to receive the ball then runs into the circle and shoots.

Passing & Receiving

Box Bandit: Fluid Small Unit Play:

- 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
- If a defender intercepts the ball, they should swap with the forward who made the pass

Passing & Receiving

Aerial Pass 1: Over the Chasm:

- Performing the aerial pass in pairs
- Stand around half a stick length away from the ball
- Step into the movement with left foot in line with the ball
- Keep head still and over the ball
- The head of the stick should come underneath the ball, using a pushing motion at a 45 degree angle
- Hand position should be similar to an upright push pass

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