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Shooting & Goalscoring Drills

Your players' hockey shooting and goal scoring ability will ultimately determine if your team wins games. Goals win matches! Shooting should only be d...

Attack Against Defence 6 V 3

category: Overload-situations

Hockey Attack against defence 6 v 3 Overload situations With the exercise starting with a pass from the left midfield to the left wing. Defenders hav...

6 Zone: Passive Defending

category: Conditioned-Games

Hockey 6 Zone: Passive Defending Conditioned Games - 6 on 6 drill - Split a half pitch into 6 sections - A forward and a defender should be in each s...

Cone Dribble

category: Practices-For-Juniors

Hockey Cone Dribble Practices For Juniors Put out a long line of cones, with 30cm between each cone. This is always a good warm up exercise, ideal fo...

High Speed Ball Circulation

category: Passing-Receiving

Hockey High speed ball circulation Passing & Receiving Good pile of balls placed with ... Hockey Drill Demonstration ... 4 then hits to 6 who receive...

1 V 1 Competition

category: Eliminating-a-Player

The aim of the game is to try and score goals from about 2m out.

The length of the game is approximately 2-3 minutes long and starts on the ...

4 Zone - 2V1 Game

category: Conditioned-Games

2 teams play a 6v6 game, with a left and a right central zone marked out with cones.

In each of the central zones there should be 1 player f...

6 Zone: No Pressure

category: Conditioned-Games

- Pitch split into 6 zones
- 6 outfield players
- Use of goalkeepers beneficial to drill
- Play across half a pitch
- Pass at r...

9 Zone: Full Game

category: Conditioned-Games

- Pitch split into 9 zones (3 x 3)
- 6 vs 6
- Multiple players from each team in one area
- Forwards (white) can dribble ball from o...

9 Zone: No Pressure

category: Conditioned-Games

- Pitch split into 9 zones (3 x 3)
- 6 players
- Players should post between the different areas to move up the pitch...

9 Zone: Passive Defending

category: Conditioned-Games

- Pitch split into 9 zones (3 x 3)
- 6 vs 6
- Can only ever have one forward and one defender in each area
- Forwards (white) cannot...

Clear Before The Line

category: Goal-keeping

Goal keeper stays on the line until the coach roles a ball towards the edge of the circle the Goal keeper has to run and touch the ball before it l...

Close Circles

category: Conditioned-Games

- 6 on 6
- Approximately half pitch game played across the length
- Full size D should be used (project onto the other goal)
- High ...

Conditioned Game - 6V4 Attacking Advantage

category: Conditioned-Games

Divide your players into two teams of 6 and split the pitch into 3 areas with each area being approximately 15 meters in height.

The conditio...

Double Move Left Then Cross To Far Post

category: Set-Pieces

Players line up as shown in the diagram. The ball is pushed out to the top of the circle for the striker (Blue 3) to dummy over the top of the bal...

Drag Left To Right At Low Speed

category: Eliminating-a-Player

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Coaches Objective:

To teach players to eliminate on t...

Dribble Through - Defensive Zone Game

category: Defending-Skills

4 players inside the 23 meter area try to pass the ball through the defensive zone (the space between the 23 meter to the half way line) to the pla...

Dribble Through - Defensive Zone Game

category: Scoring-on-the-break

4 players inside the 23 meter area try to pass the ball through the defensive zone (the space between the 23 meter to the half way line) to the pla...

Dummy V Drag To Eliminate A Defender In A Low Speed Situation

category: Eliminating-a-Player

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Coaches objective:

To teach a player to eliminate on ...

England V Canada - German Variation

category: Set-Pieces

Players line up as shown. The ball is pushed out to the stopper at the top of the circle. They then move the ball to Blue five on the left slip.<...

First Touch

category: Passing-Receiving

Set up as shown 10m long by 6m. (Place cones at each end.

Player 1 pushes the ball through the cones. Player 2 receives the pass and with t...

Forehand Drag Dummy

category: Video-Techniques

Players start with the ball at 6 then run to the 3 do a dummy and drag the ball of the right foot to the 9.

Forehand Drag Stage 3

category: Session-Videos

Player starts with both feet at 6 oclock to then step with right foot to 4 and then move the ball from 3 to 9 oclock.

Forehand Drag Stage 3

Player starts with both feet at 6 oclock to then step with right foot to 4 and then move the ball from 3 to 9 oclock.

Hitting Test

category: Skill-Circuit

The player is required to hit the ball across the width of the pitch at the target.

There are two options on how to hit:

1. either...

Hockey Rugby

category: Conditioned-Games

2 teams try and score by running the ball into the scoring zone.

Rules are:

• You can only pass the ball back of square.

Hockey Rugby

category: Movement-off-the-ball

2 teams try and score by running the ball into the scoring zone.

Rules are:

• You can only pass the ball back of square.

Inside Out - Indoor Hockey Outdoors

category: Conditioned-Games

Because of the similarities with indoor and outdoor hockey it is beneficial for the teams to practice indoor style games.

Two 6 a-side teams...

Intercept Or Not

category: Goal-keeping

Player with 6 balls stands outside the circle.

This player has to try and hit the ball to the player on the far post.

Player on the f...

Leading - Receiving And Ball Carrying

category: Passing-Receiving

Technical Emphasis
1) Side on position when receiving from behind so that both you and the passer can see where the defender is, and make appr...

Leading, Receiving And Ball Carrying

category: Passing-Receiving

Technical Emphasis
1) Side on position when receiving from behind so that both you and the passer can see where the defender is, and make appr...

Leading, Receiving And Ball Carrying.

category: Skill-Circuit

Player 1 (P1) Dribbles through the cones and passes to P2 who moves towards the cone to receive the pass.

P2 then passes to P3 who moves tow...

Left To Right Cross

category: Passing-Receiving

Set out 6 cones in grid 10 by 10 metres
The practice is to run with the ball to the 1st cone were the player lifts up the ball into space over...

Move Left Then Strike

category: Set-Pieces

Players set up as shown in the diagram. The ball is pushed out to the stopper at the top of the circle. The main striker (Blue 3) runs over the t...

Movement & Kicking Drill

category: Goal-keeping

Setup as shown.

Place 4-6 balls per station.

The goalkeeper starts on the cone nearest the goal and moves sideways to the cone on t...

Name Your Pass

category: Possession

Players have to name their pass before they give the ball. To encourage vision, introduce 2 balls.

Netball Rules - 1V1 In Each Grid (Stick To Your Positions)

category: Conditioned-Games

Divide a 23m area into 6 equal grids with one player from both teams in each grid with a keeper in each goal.

Players are only allowed to pl...

Off The Right Foot Test

category: Skill-Circuit

Players have to start with a ball run with the ball and try to pass the ball off the right foot through the target area.

Penalty Flick

category: Video-Techniques

- Video showing a penalty flick

- The player must be within 'playing distance' of the ball (should be able to touch the ball with their stic...

Penalty Stroke

category: Video-Techniques

- Video showing a penalty flick

- The player must be within 'playing distance' of the ball (should be able to touch the ball with their stic...

Playing 6 V 6

category: Conditioned-Games

Score at goal 1 and 2 = 1 point.
Score at goal 3 = 2 points.

If team A scored a goal at 3, team A should straight away change direc...

Positional Roles - With And Without Possession

category: Roles-and-Responsibilities

When team in possession of the ball:

Keeper

• To get the ball out of the circle
• Maybe set-...

Pull Back Technique

category: Moving-with-the-ball

• Technique video to show a player performing the pull back skill
• The player runs forward, before quickly transferring their weight ba...

Pull Back Technique

category: Video-Techniques

• Technique video to show a player performing the pull back skill
• The player runs forward, before quickly transferring their weight ba...

Pushing Test

category: Skill-Circuit

In this test the player has to aim the ball at the target, either dragging, slapping or pushing the ball.

Quick Break

category: Scoring-on-the-break

The SW has to hit the 16 yard hit to one of the opposite players. On doing so the three attackers try and score and the two defenders try and ...

Reverse Stick Drag Stage 6

category: Session-Videos

To finish the skill progression you can put out a pretend player with a flat stick and get the player to do a double drag or a lift the video shows...

Reverse stick Drag stage 6

To finish the skill progression you can put out a pretend player with a flat stick and get the player to do a double drag or a lift the video shows...

Roller Ball

category: Warm-up-Games

Players don't need a stick for this practice which is probably best played with a tennis ball.

A few balls between a group of 6 with one or t...

Round The Back

category: Conditioned-Games

Play 5 vs 5 or 6 vs 6 with goals facing to the side line (can also be played with one goal positioned on the top of the circle turned to the back l...

Save Behind

category: Goal-keeping

Keeper starts between 2 cones approx 5m away from the centre of the goal two players stand either side with 3 balls each.

The first player r...

Save Clear Into The Goal

category: Goal-keeping

Player is positioned outside the D with 18 balls

Keeper starts on the furthest cone away from this player.

Player hits the ball betwe...

Scoring Test

category: Skill-Circuit

Scoring system
Six cones placed as above on the side line.
Each player has to try and score nine points.
Each ball can only be hit once the p...

Self Pass - Getting The Ball Wide

category: Movement-off-the-ball

This is a basic practice to help teach players a simple pattern to get the ball out of the back.

Gold players start with a sideline hit and ...

Set Play Area

category: Conditioned-Games

The defenders aim is to take the ball out of the 23m area in control
and the 3 attackers aim is to try and score a goal. 3 v 3 plus a keeper....

Shooting Game

category: Conditioned-Games

- Play a half pitch game, with various numbers of equal teams
- Two teams, with each time lined up at the side of the pitch
- Each player...

Shooting Game

category: Practices-For-Juniors

- Play a half pitch game, with various numbers of equal teams
- Two teams, with each time lined up at the side of the pitch
- Each player...

Shooting Game

Shooting

category: Shooting-Goalscoring

Player 1 feeds player 2 on the run in the grid.

Player 2 then feeds player 3 on the run in the grid.

Player 3 then plays a wall pass ...

Short Handle Grip

category: Grips

Bring the left hand about 6 inches down the stick, and then bring the right hand up to meet it.

Slalom Test

category: Skill-Circuit

How quickly can your players dribble through the cone slalom, from one side the pitch the other?

Slalom includes wide slalom, Indian dribble...

Slip Right And Strike

category: Set-Pieces

Players line up as shown in the diagram. The ball is pushed out to the stopper at the top of the circle. The ball is stopped and the striker move...

Sprint Test

category: Skill-Circuit

Players are timed over a 40 meter sprint.

The player who starts has a standing start, runs around cone one, then round cone two and back thr...

Stix Awards: 6: Shooting Using A Hit

category: Awards-Tests

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Switch Attacking Pattern

category: Passing-Receiving

Player 1 plays the ball across to 2, who in turn plays it up inside the cones to 3 who shoots at goal. Player 2 then moves to where 3 was and 3 joi...

The Drawbridge

category: Set-Pieces

Line up for the short corner as shown above. The ball is pushed out to the stopper at the top. The striker then moves the ball to the right. Blu...

The German

category: Set-Pieces

Players must set up as shown in the diagram. The ball is pushed out to the stopper at the top of the circle. The striker (Blue 3) picks up the bal...

Touch The Cone And Save

category: Goal-keeping

Coach stands at the top of the circle and calls out a colour of a cone. Goal keeper has to touch the cone and recover back to the goal to try and s...

Triple Possession Game - 6 Against 3

category: Possession

Split your players up into 3 equal teams of 3 or 2.

2 teams combine (Blue and Yellow in this case) to keep possession while the red work har...

Turning Out - Both Directions

category: Moving-with-the-ball

Place three cones approximately 2 meters apart in a zig-zag pattern.

Players take it in turn to dribble at each cone. Upon reaching the cone...

Two Jokers - Create The 6 Vs 4

category: Conditioned-Games

Set up a grid (size depends on the ability of your players) and nominate 2 players as the the jokers in the pack (yellow players).

The jokers...

Warm Up Circuit

category: Warm-up-Games

Setup:

1. Lay out sticks on the ground about 1 metre apart.
2. Six sticks should be laid in a continuous straight ...

Wide Pass Forward

category: Movement-off-the-ball

Player 1 passes the ball across to player 2 who then passes up the wing to 3. Player 3 then crosses the ball to 4 who has a shot at goal.

Pl...

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category: Session-Videos

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category: Session-Videos

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category: Session-Videos

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Bite size fitness 7

Burst out of the blocks with this sprint and agility hockey conditioning session, and add a fitness element to your training today

Bite size fitness 6

This is a tough and physically demanding hockey conditioning session - working on your players' sprint stamina and muscular endurance

Posting up and Overlapping

Get your players taking up forward positions on the pitch and overlapping to offer extra attacking options!

Pre-Season Conditioning - Part 2

Hard work doesn't stop! Continue with part two and get your players in the best shape of their lives! ready for the new season.

Improving pace of the pass

Develop your team’s ability to zip the ball around the field with skill and confidence.

Improving passing movement and vision

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Overcoming on the ball nerves

6 drills and games designed to improve your players' on the ball confidence and improve their passing and dribbling decision making skills

Junior Session: Be confident before passing the ball!

Put a stop to panicky Hot Potato passing - encourage your young players to control the ball and look up before passing!

Bite size fitness 5 - Sprinting and Stamina

Keep your players sharp - work on their Sprinting and Speed stamina in this week's mini-fitness session

Junior Session: Running, Passing and Shooting

Work on a wide range of skills with this Dribbling, Passing and Shooting session - the ideal session to prepare for an important game!

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4 v 4 4 Goal GameScore through any of the goals by passing the ball to a teammate on the opposite side of the goal.

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