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Hockey: 2 v 2 With 2 On The Outside

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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.

COACHING POINTS

Pre scanning and first touch to retain the ball is important here.
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.

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