Hockey: Carrying ball - Right wing (Pass to the left)

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Objetcive: To understand the requirments of the player when dribbling with the ball down the left side of the field. 

Purpose: The position of the ball and technique when dribbling will alter where the next pass or tackle is going to come from. Carry in the correct position to give as many options for the pass and to send a clear message to the rest of the team, Eg. wingers/forwards leads. 

Structure: Pairs 

 

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Objective: To get the attacking player to receive and roll strong, away from the tackling defender.

Purpose: Rolling/peeling away from the defender is a relatively low risk strategy to consolidate possession and eliminate. 

Structure: Pairs or Groups of 3 (potential to add in passive/active defender)

 

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

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

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

5 Players, 2 balls. The player in the middle has to pass the ball from a player behind to player in front, first on the right and then on the left.

First exercise standing still, then whilst moving up the pitch. IMPORTANT that the outside players stay in square and keep the 5th player in the middle.