Spread the ball" and "Stop bunching" are two of the most common calls from the sideline. Save your voice for this weekend's game by working on your players' ability to find space with this movement to maintain possession session!
In order to improve your players' ability to find space in which to receive the ball we look at the give and go, getting players to lose their marker and by call for the ball when they're in space!
From start to finish your players will be working in pairs or groups of 3. This means they'll all get plenty of ball time - perfect for improving their passing and receiving on-the-run skills!
in more ways than one
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A few weeks into the league season, poor first touches are costing teams the ball. Coach body shape, scanning and receiving on the move to keep possession.
Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
The first weeks of the season decide whether a junior or new player sticks with adult hockey. Here is how to keep them safe, give them a clear job and build their confidence from the very first bully.
