Playing the ball just in front of a team-mate as they make a run can sometimes make the difference between catching their defenders off guard or not.
In this session we aim to help you get your players' eye in - helping them to correctly gauge where to play the ball and with the correct weight to ensure it reaches its intended recipient so that they're not simply passing to a player, they're passing for their team-mates!
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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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.
Most tackles are lost before the stick goes down. Teach your defenders to channel, wait and choose the right tackle, and you will win more ball and give away fewer cards.
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.
