Hockey: Leading, receiving and ball carrying

Players move as shown in the diagram. Player at the front of the queue passes to the player on the wing who is moving from side to side waiting for the pass.

They then run up the line and then cut back and pass to the player waiting in the circle who then shoots at goal. Players involved then move round and play starts again.

The feeders on the half way line pass to the players higher up the field on the wings.

The wing players must cut inside and then out to receive the pass.

The wing player then runs up the pitch before passing to the central player who has to run to one side of the circle or the other before shooting.

Technical Emphasis
1) Side on position when receiving from behind so that both you and the passer can see where the defender is, and make appropriate decisions based on this.
2) Sudden move to receive.
3) Receive the pass in front of the body to see the next pass forwards.
4) Arrive at the place you want the ball as the ball arrives. If you are waiting for the ball to arrive a defender will be able to recover.
5) Carry the ball out in front to see passes.
6) Keep constant contact with the ball when carrying it to enable the pass to be delivered quickly.

Practices- Defender 1 dribbles at pace.
- Defender 2 leads out.
- Defender 3 gets free lead to receive from defender 2's cross.
- Defender 3 shoots.
- All players move round one spot.

Passing the ball between the cones.
player 2 receives the ball on his / her open stick side.
It is important to use correct footwork.