This session focuses entirely on movement. Starting with a structured movement drill and slowly progressing into more match-like movement patterns.
There's nothing more frustrating when playing, coaching or spectating than watching a player make a penetrating run forwards, only to find that they don't have a single support player to pass the ball to.
This is an issue that teams face over all areas of the pitch and can be corrected by simply teaching players to recognise where the space is and how to run into it and support the player on the ball!
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.