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Pass past the defender

The player with the ball runs around the cone before then trying to pass the ball to the player standing behind the defender. To get the ball past the defender players should dummy and try to pass past the left foot of the defender. The receiving player has to run the ball around the cone before attempting to pass the ball back to the other side. If the defender intercepts the ball players must change roles.

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Playing into space Self Pass -...

2 players have to cleverly pass the ball to each other to create an opportunity to pass through the goal to the other side (into space). The defender can only intercept once the ball has gone through the goal.

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Pass past the defender Overloa...

The player with the ball runs around the cone before then trying to pass the ball to the player standing behind the defender. To get the ball past the defender players should dummy and try to pass past the left foot of the defender. The receiving player has to run the ball around the cone before attempting to pass the ball back to the other side. If the defender intercepts the ball players must change roles.

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Dribble or pass? 2 vs 1 Elimin...

Players work in threes in this drill, 2 attackers trying to get past the single defender and score in one of the two goals. The white player starts with the ball and dribbles towards the defender where they are presented with two options: They can either pass to the supporting player or take the ball themselves to go and score in one of the two corner goals.

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self pass Disguise Free Passin...

The player with ball has a free hit. They should play a self pass before then trying to get the ball to either player. The defender has to keep their distance from the free hitter and try to move so that they can intercept the pass. Players on the free hit should disguise the direction of their pass.

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Hockey: self pass Disguise Fre...

The player with ball has a free hit. They should play a self pass before then trying to get the ball to either player. The defender has to keep their distance from the free hitter and try to move so that they can intercept the pass. Players on the free hit should disguise the direction of their pass.

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Self Pass - Getting the ball w...

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 the red players start with a 16 yard hit. Player 1 on the red team dribbles the ball towards the side line and reverse turns to pass the ball to Red 2 who in turn passes the the ball to red 3. Red 1 runs up the pitch to receive the ball back from red 3 before passing to red 3 who runs with the ball to towards the back line. Gold players do the same but start with from the sideline.

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reverse turns both way. Elimin...

Players run with the ball at the cones (pretending these are a defender). The players reverse or forehand turn away from the cones to then continue straight and pass the ball to the other side.

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Hockey: Quick Drag To The Defe...

Coaches Objective:  To teach the attacking player to give the impression of attacking the defenders open stick side before eliminating on the defenders reverse stick side. Purpose:  There is a much greater chance of a succesful elimintion on the defenders reverse stick side. By getting them to commit on their open stick side, creates a great opportunity to eliminate the other way to then pass or shoot.

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introduction: Practice for pre...

3 v 1 - 3 players keeping possession of the ball against player in the middle. Players in possession of the ball score a point by passing the ball anti-clockwise (past the left foot of the defender) and the defender scores a point by forcing the players in possession to pass the ball clockwise (over the forehand of the defender) The defender wins possession of the ball by making the ball go all the way round clockwise.

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2 vs 1 Scoring on the break - ...

The player with the ball passes the ball square to the other attacking player. Upon receiving the ball player 2 runs laterally across the defender, staying just out of reach. In the meantime player 1 has to run diagonally into the space behind the defender. Player 2 has two options they can pass the ball into the space behind the defender for player 1 to run onto or player 2 can keep the ball and continue to run past the defender. Player 2 can pass at any time and must run to be available for the return pass from player 1.

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Get beyond the 23m line Moveme...

2 players stand on the 23m line with a defender. The defender is only allowed to defend outside the 23m area. One player on the half way line starts with the ball. One of the attacking players on the 23m line runs to the back line and the other runs diagonally away from the defender and towards the player with the ball. If the defender runs with the player without the ball, the player <b>with</b> the ball can try to pass the ball through the created space to the player on the back line. However, if the defender stays in the space the player with the ball can pass the ball to the player running diagonally for that player to pass the ball to the back line (dog leg). Once the player receives the ball on the back line, the game switches around and the defender can now only defend inside the 23m area.<BR>Important to make the area at least 10 - 15m wide otherwise the defender can cover both options too easily.

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Pass to player behind the defe...

The defender is only allowed to defend inside the zone. The 2 outside players can choose to pass from outside or inside the zone. The 2 players outside the area are looking to create a passing opportunity to get the ball to each other (passing through or around the defender). This skill is very important for the self pass.

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Use footwork to create space (...

2 v 1 situation using a quick change of pace to eliminate the defender <br> <b>Coaching Points</b> Pass the ball in to the defender and get it back, picking the ball up on the move The attacker takes the ball to right then quickly turns his feet to the left and drags the ball across his body Note the change in pace-this is key to creating the space to get past the defender The attacker without the ball follows the movement of the attacker with the ball

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Box Break Scoring on the break...

Defender dribbles with ball into the area in which two attackers are waiting to take the ball (the attackers have to tackle for the ball). On winning the ball the two attackers run out of the area to try and score a goal. The defender can run back and try and stop them. When the attack has finished one of the two previous attackers becomes the defender and starts the exercise again.

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Passing across the river Overl...

Working in pairs players have to work their way down the cones, passing across the river (2 lines of cones about 2 meters apart). The player who receives the final pass may have a shot on goal before then collecting the ball. When both players are ready they then sprint to the back of the queue, racing each other as they go.

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Creating scoring chances - 3 v...

Player CF feeds the ball to RW through the area. On receiving the ball the RW takes the ball to the back line, (as soon as the ball has passed through the area the defender can leave the area and try and stop the three attackers scoring). On reaching the back line the RW can pass the ball back to the CF or across the goal to the LW. When CF receives the ball from the RW he/she can return the ball to RW or pass the ball to LW depending on the defender.<BR>Pass and follow sequence CF-RW-LW-CF.

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Hockey: Run beat player and ru...

Players are in pairs with one ball between them. Player on the left starts to run with the ball towards the back line. Other player tries to overtake this player (pretend defender chasing back) and run towards the far post. The player with the ball has to change direction when the other player runs past the ball. and run with the ball to the top of the circle to commit the keeper and pass the ball to the other player to score the goal. They both return to the half way line and the swap roles for the next go. Next pair go as soon as the goal is scored.

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Working in the D Shooting & Go...

Ball fed in to any attacker. The defenders defend against all 3 attackers. The attacker who receives the ball either shoots or passes to a free attacker. Player that shoots, comes out to the top of the circle. The player that passed the ball into the circle, takes their place.

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Lift To The Defender's Reverse...

Coaches Objective: To teach the attacker to use their body positioning and movement to commit the defender to their open stick side before eliminating with a lift on the reverse stick side. Purpose: By using your body to sell the defender one way opens up their other side to eliminate them to get through into the D for a goal shot or to them move the ball on. 

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Hockey: Wall Pass Circuit with...

Pass and follow with a wall pass. Player 1 passes the ball for a wall pass to player after receiving the ball back. Player 1 passes the ball to player 4. Player 4 does a wall pass with player 3 and receives the ball back. Player 4 then continues and plays a 2v1 at the top of the circle against the defender (only allowed to defend outside the circle. Introduce defender on top of circle for 1v1.<br /><br />

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Quick break Scoring on the bre...

3 v 2 set up.A defender inside the circle passes to one of the attacking players outside the 23m line.On doing so the three attackers try and break quickly to score past the defence.

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3 vs 2 - Floating defender Sco...

Set out 2 grids that are attached by a common line with 3 attackers and 1 defender in each and an extra defender who is allowed to move into whichever grid has the ball. 3 Players, with one ball, in one grid keep possession of the ball and try to pass the ball to the other three players in the other grid. Once they have done this the other three players must also try to keep possession in order to once again pass the ball back into the other grid.

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Commit Then Pass Eliminating a...

Setup as shown.Player 2 runs diagonally from the right to the left hand goal, drawing the defender. The player then drags the ball across them from left to right before passing to the supporting player (Player 1).

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2 vs 1 Movement off the ball -...

The player with the ball passes the ball square to the other attacking player. Upon receiving the ball player 2 runs laterally across the defender, staying just out of reach. In the meantime player 1 has to run diagonally into the space behind the defender. Player 2 has two options they can pass the ball into the space behind the defender for player 1 to run onto or player 2 can keep the ball and continue to run past the defender. Player 2 can pass at any time and must run to be available for the return pass from player 1.

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Drag Left to Right at Low Spee...

Coaches Objective: To teach players to eliminate on the backhand of an opponent with a drag as they enter the circle or move at relatively low speed. Purpose: To eliminate the defender on their reverse stick side prior to a shot or pass.

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Ramp Elimination Eliminating a...

Coaching Objective: To teach the attacker to run towards the defender at pace and eliminate by creating a little lift over the defenders stick. Purpose: This skill can be done at pace and is quite subtle therefore is effective in getting past oncoming defenders when the space is tight and the option of dragging the ball into space is not there.

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Drag Left to Right Eliminating...

Coaches Objective:  To teach the player to perform a drag from left to right to eliminate the defender. Purpose:  Use this skill to eliminate a defender on their weaker side and open up the rest of the field to create passing opportunities.

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Good drill to get girls to move to the ball faster?

I need a good drill to help the girls move to the ball faster? we arw slow to the ball need a drill thanks

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How can I stop my team from di...

I am coaching my first season as head coach. I am confident that my team has improved on alot of skills (mostly due to sportplan.net, thank you!). The only thing that is driving me crazy that my team has not improved on is the over committing block tackle. When an opponent is coming down the field on a breakway, my defense runs up and block tackles, and the opponent shoots right past them. This will happen two or three times in a row, one defender after the other. I've told them to keep their feet moving and to keep off their toes, keeping their momentum with the opponent. I don't know how to practice this with them. We only have 9 players (this is a high school varsity team) so we can't scrimmage full field during practice. Please help! I'm desperate for a solution.

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Re involving GKs in junior coa...

I really struggle to make practice fun and useful for the GKs. My attention is naturally focussed on the outfield players, meaning most of the time I simply have drills finishing with a shot on goal to keep the GK involved. Pretty boring for them. Any ideas how I can involve them more? Thanks, Charlie

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