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Hockey: Deflection far post

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DESCRIPTION

Player start with a ball outside the circle and have to hit or slap/sweep hit the ball to the far post for the player on the far post to be able deflect the ball into the goal.

COACHING POINTS

Goalkeepers should stand in position to stop the shot from the top of the circle with each go before they try to save the deflection (react rather then anticipate).

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Crossing - From the Left and Right:

Players in the middle pass the ball out to their respective wingers.

The winger receives the ball, and moves down the wing to then cross the ball back to the original passer, who has run into to the circle.

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Cros top and cross deep:

Player 1 passes the ball to the player at the top of the circle, who receives the ball and shoots at goal.

Then player 2 passes the ball to player on the edge of the circle, who receives the ball and shoots.

Each time players should change position.

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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.

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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.

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