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Hockey: Clip Hit: Cross Behind

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- Utilising the clip hit
- Hands together approximately half way down the grip
- Player should stroke through the ball
- Feet cross behind each other while performing the skipping movement
- Used when the ball is moving at pace

COACHING POINTS

- Skip can also be performed by kicking feet together. This is unique to each individual
- If a player is consistenly lifting the ball, it is likely the aren't hitting through the ball completely

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Clip Hit: Shuffle:

- Utilising the clip hit
- Hands together approximately half way down the grip
- Player should stroke through the ball
- Feet touch each other while performing the skipping movement
- Used when the ball is moving at pace

Shooting & Goalscoring

Attacking the circle:

Player 1 runs down the wing to then pass the ball backwards of square to player . He in turn gives the ball to player 3, who has run into the circle and then come out to receive the ball. Player 3 then plays a 1v1 with the defender.

Rotation 1 to 2, 2-3, 3-1.

Same down the right wing.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Back out to the top:

Players with the ball run down the backline and play the ball to the player at the top of the circle this player receives and shoots
players rotate.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Back foot shot:

Practice moving the ball with the first touch to escape an imaginary defender and then shoot with the ball in line with the back foot, giving the keeper little time to see the ball, particularly in a crowded circle

Video Techniques

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