As the season progresses your players should be improving at winning overload situations. Most overloads start with a forward picking up the ball in space at speed, often requiring the player to control on the reverse.
To encourage your players to put the ball into space and to work on their overload performance this session aims to encourage positive, attacking play in your players!
in more ways than one
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England Hockey's rule guidance for 2026/27 takes effect from 1 September. Here are the changes that will actually alter how you coach, and how to brief your squad in one pre-season session.
