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1 v 1 practice relay

One player (the defender) stands between two cones and is only allowed to move left or right with stick and body in that area. The player with the ball has to try and cross the area with the ball under control. Once all players are across the area they should pass the ball to the next player who can come back the other way.

Eliminating a Player

Crossing - From the Left and Right

Players in the middle pass the ball out to their respective wingers. The winger receives the ball, and moves down the wing to then cross the ball back to the original passer, who has run into to the circle.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Crossing from the left

Players run with the ball and then pull the ball back and cross the ball with the forehand. Players follow their own pass.

Passing & Receiving

Crossing

Crossing the ball from a wide position to the opposite inside forward channel

Passing & Receiving

Crossing test

The player starts with a ball from the left cone, runs to the second cone and hits the ball on the move towards the target. Then when the ball has crossed the line, the player can start withe the next ball but this time he/she has to run with the ball to the left cone and either pull the ball back and hit, or run past the ball and hit it at the target.

Skill Circuit

Crossing the ball Change the angle

Before the cross roll the ball ahead and slightly to the left. Players should follow their pass.

Passing & Receiving

Push

Grip: Hands apart but similar 'double V grip' to the hitting technique. Head: The head should be positioned over the right foot as the player starts to push the ball. The head will finish well over the left foot once the follow through has been completed. Ball: Almost a full stick length away from the body. The ball should start in front of the right foot and will be released when it has passed the left foot. Keep the stick in contact with the ball for as long as possible. A good follow through technique will see the head of the stick pointing at the intended target. On the move: Players should use the 'cross-over' step where the penultimate step is the right foot crossing behind the left foot. This motion allows the player to stay in a low position throughout the push. Keeping both feet on the ground when in contact with the ball will help the player stay balanced throughout the pushing technique, and will help the transfer of weight from right foot to left.

Passing & Receiving

stop the ball crossing the line

in pairs about 5 - 10 m apart. Both either standing on a line or by a cone. Player passes the ball to the reverse stick side receiving player has to try and control the ball on the reverse stick side before the ball crosses the line.

Session Videos

Via Support

3 Players with a ball are trying to get one of the wide players across the goal line by passing the ball via the support player. The defending player ha to try and stop the player crossing the line.

Overload situations

Crossing - From the Left and R...

Players in the middle pass the ball out to their respective wingers. The winger receives the ball, and moves down the wing to then cross the ball back to the original passer, who has run into to the circle.

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Crossing the ball Change the a...

Before the cross roll the ball ahead and slightly to the left. Players should follow their pass.

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Crossing from the left Passing...

Players run with the ball and then pull the ball back and cross the ball with the forehand. Players follow their own pass.

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Cross pass shot Shooting & Goa...

Players start alternate with the ball from two cones on the 23 meter line. They pass the ball diagionaly across for the opposite player to receiv eth ball on the move and to continue running with the ball and have a shot from the top of the circle.

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Crossing test Skill Circuit - ...

The player starts with a ball from the left cone, runs to the second cone and hits the ball on the move towards the target. Then when the ball has crossed the line, the player can start withe the next ball but this time he/she has to run with the ball to the left cone and either pull the ball back and hit, or run past the ball and hit it at the target.

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Pass and follow exercise, this...

When player 2 receives the ball, player 3 creates a space behind them, for player 2 to pass the ball in for player 4 to run onto and receive. Player 4 can then cross the ball to the player 5 who has a shot at goal. <br>Every player then rotates to the next position.

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Pass across the top of circle ...

Blue player 1 runs around the cone and receives the ball from Red player 1 as they reach the cone, before entering the circle and shooting at goal. Blue player 2 then runs around the cone and passes the ball to Red player 2 who receives the ball and runs on to shoot at goal.

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Croquet Passing & Receiving - ...

Each player has a ball and has to push the ball through a gate. He/she then runs after the ball to push the ball through the next gate until a mistake is made. Try 10 gates in a row.

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Distribution Passing & Receivi...

1 Player feeds and 1 player has to receive the ball and pass alternating left and right concentrating on the first touch being in the direction of the intended pass.

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Far Post Deflection Shooting &...

Objective: Players to be in the correct position when deflecting a ball at the back post.Purpose: Increase the chances of connecting with the ball and therefore scoring a goal.Set-up: <li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>A midfield passer will start with the ball and wait for an attacker to make a run on the edge of the D. <li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>Attacker will initially run towards the passer to show for the ball, then peel off, aiming their run towards the baseline.<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>At this point, the passer will play the ball into the attackers path and the far post attacker will start their run towards the far post.<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>Attacker with the ball will hit a cross in the direction of the far post.<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>The far post attacker should be in a set position and attempt to deflect the cross into the goal.

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Deflection far post Shooting &...

Player start with a ball outside the circle and have to hit or slap/sweep hit the ball to the far post for the player on the far post to be able deflect the ball into the goal.

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Far post goal Shooting & Goals...

Player runs down the byline and passes the ball to a player on the far post. Who tries and scores with a first time shot.<br>Players run round the cone to get to the other queue.

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Down the Left Shooting & Goals...

The player at the front of the queue passes to the player by the cones. They then dribble round the cones, shoot and the join the back of the queue. The player originally at the front of the queue then goes to stand by the cones and the exercise carries on in the same fashion.

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Clip Hit: Shuffle Shooting & G...

- Utilising the clip hit<br />- Hands together approximately half way down the grip<br />- Player should stroke through the ball<br />- Feet touch each other while performing the skipping movement<br />- Used when the ball is moving at pace

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Quick Shot Relay Shooting & Go...

The practice starts with the first red player dribbling their ball to the goal line before passing the ball back to the player who is on the penalty spot. The player receiving the ball then shoots at goal and the player who made the pass (red player 1) carries on their run to the penalty spot to replace player 4. The same happens on the left hand side and the practice continues to loop around alternating from the the right and then the left.

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Receiving ball from the side a...

Player 1 runs around the outside of the cones, accelerating at the turn and receiving the ball from the wide player. Then the player runs into the circle and takes a shot at goal.<br />Alternate sides. Players should return through the middle.

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Direct Shot Shooting & Goalsco...

Setup Practice as shown. Ensure that there are plenty of balls. Players have to dribble to the circle and shoot as soon as they enter.

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Follow pass Shooting & Goalsco...

Play alternates from going up the left, to going up the right. The player waiting in the queue passes out to the wing, where the ball is passed up the wing, before being shot at goal. The player who took the shot then joins the back of the queue. All the other players involved, then move to where they passed to.

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Earn the right to attack Condi...

One team attacks and the other defends. The attacking team will stay on the attack until the defending team carries the ball, under control, over the half way line. At that moment the defending team becomes the attacking team and vice versa.

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Shooting Warm-Up Shooting & Go...

Pass the ball into the path of the player running towards the circle. Player receiving the ball, should keep the stick on the ball when entering the circle and try and shoot as close to the top of the circle, as possible.

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Creating 2 v 1 Shooting & Goal...

Player 1 passes the ball back to the supporting player. Player 1 then runs in the opposite direction to which he/she wants to receive the ball. The supporting player plays the ball back, first time, into the space created. Player 1 should time the run so that after receiving the return ball, he/she can play a fast 2v1 with the attacker.

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Hockey: Three pass and shoot p...

Players start on the 23 metre line, in 3 groups, each group with some hockey balls.<br />2 passes to 1.<br />3 passes to 2.<br />1 passes to 3.<br />On receiving the ball, have a shot at goal.

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1 v 1 practice relay Eliminati...

One player (the defender) stands between two cones and is only allowed to move left or right with stick and body in that area. The player with the ball has to try and cross the area with the ball under control. Once all players are across the area they should pass the ball to the next player who can come back the other way.

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Far post goal Shooting & Goals...

The player on the left passes the ball into the path of the player on the right. When this player receives the ball they continue to run with with it before passing the ball to the player on the far post who then has shot on goal. The player passing to the far post continues to run after their pass and takes up a new position by the right post. The practice can now start again from the other side.

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Switch and Pass Movement off t...

Player 1 dribbles the ball across the square, forcing player 2 to also switch in order to receive the square pass from player 1. Player 2 then starts again, running with the ball from right to left before then passing the ball back across to player 1.

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drills for backpassing

Have a team of older group of ladies who need to learn to pass the ball back, any good drills for this?

trudy adamson Coach, New Zealand

Goal shooting

Can I please have drills to help with shooting goals? We actually play on grass fields (u/13A girls)

Annelie Smith Coach, South Africa

new to mini hockey | Sportplan

I need some expert opinions as I am new to Mini hockey? I played myself but obviously mini hockey differs from normal hockey... I know there are 6 players on the field.. some pointers of where to situated them.. do I use one player to be positioned at the goals......

Verons Coach, South Africa

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