In this session we turn our attention to your deepest players, the shot stoppers and, when they have the ball at their stick, they're also the first line of attack.
To make sure your defence know how to pass calmly from the back to your forward players this session provides them with positional passing drills, especially chosen to breath confidence into your backs and to encourage them to think as they hit the ball up the pitch!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
The best hockey players in the world do not just react faster; they scan more frequently and process information before the ball arrives. This article explores the science behind scanning, how to coach spatial awareness as a habit, and practical drills that force players to lift their heads and read the game.
In hockey, you can only score from inside the circle. Getting the ball into the D with purpose and creating genuine shooting chances is the hardest part of attack. This article examines the different types of circle entry, why entry angle determines shot quality, and how to train your team to penetrate the most congested area on the pitch.
The best teams don't just press - they press at the right moment. Here's how to train your players to read the cues.