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Attack against defence 6 v 3

With the exercise starting with a pass from the left midfield to the left wing. Defenders have to start in the circle each new attack.The attackers can only score after receiving a pass from right to left.

Overload situations

Deflection / Angles Drill

Setup the practice as shown. The coach feeds the ball out to the right winger who receives the ball and takes the ball into the circle The winger can either shoot or pass the ball to the back post. The goalkeeper must cover the shot and then react if the attacker decides to pass the ball instead. The player on the back post can be a goalkeeper in order to practice diving to get to the pass.

Goal keeping

First stage receiving

Ball each players have to stand next to the ball with the ball on the right. On the whistle the players should turn towards the ball spread their feet either side of the ball bend down and put the stick behing the ball. This would be the position the ball should be stopped. Repeat the practivce lots of times to make sure every player understands the position. Then progress to the passing of the ball in pairs.

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Learning to defend an overload situation

Player on half way line passes the ball to nearest attacker, who, on receiving the ball will try to score a goal with the other attacker - 2v1. The defender on the half way line can run back to try and help stop the attackers scoring the goal.

Overload situations

Learning to exploit the overload

Player on half way line passes the ball to nearest attacker, who, on receiving the ball will try to score a goal with the other attacker - 2v1. The other defender on the half way line can run back to try and help stop the attackers scoring a goal.It is important that the attackers attack at speed.

Overload situations

Left defender build up

The LD takes a hit in from the side line. Their compulsory pass is to the the SW. As soon as the ball is played the 3 players with the ball have to get the ball out of the 23m area. (Tip is that one ot the 3 players with the ball always takes a position between the two defenders).

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Left wing attack

The LM starts with the ball. His/her compulsory pass is to the LW. As soon as the ball is played, the 3 players with the ball have to try and score a goal. The defenders start in the circle but can only defend outside the circle.(Tip is that one of the 3 players with the ball always takes a position between the two defenders).

Overload situations

Progression for getting the ball out of a corner

The Left wing(LW) receives ball from Left midfield (LM) and takes the ball into the zone where the right defender(RD) can try and win the ball. Just before the LW loses the ball he/she turns away from the RD and passes the ball to LM. It is important that LM stays outside the zone and straight behind the LW. When the LM receives the ball he/she has to try and get the ball to Right midfield(RM) either direct or via the Center midfield (CM) depending what The defending midfielder (DM) is doing. The DM is restricted to the coned area and therefore can only intercept when LM runs with the ball into that area.Pass and follow sequence LM-LW-CM-RM-LM (RD + RMD should be switched every so often).

Overload situations

Receiving On The Forehand

Receive ball in front of the right foot with weight on right foot in order to pass ball in either direction. Eyes should watch the ball onto the stick and players should "Cushion" the ball with soft hands on receipt (stick moves back a little to give as the ball is received). As players improve they should have some idea of what they will do next having looked (scanning before they control the ball) they may pass left or right or run with the ball etc. 1st touch is also important because it allows you to put the ball where you want to use it next. Balance as ball is received, prepare early to pass ball and move away with ball as mentioned above.

Passing & Receiving

switch out of trouble

No matter where you are on the pitch, if you feel that you cannot continue to apply pressure towards the goal Then start to play away from defender, and play the ball to your supporting player; this player then has the choice to:1.Change the point of attack by passing the ball across the pitch, or2.Pass the ball to the original player.

Overload situations

Push Pass Passing & Receiving ...

Objective: To be able to complete an accurate push pass with sound technique.  Purpose: The push pass is important to be able to make short, quick, accurate passes. It is quick due to the fact there is no back swing so is ideal for passing in tight areas.  Structure: Pairs  

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Relays: Push Pass Warm-up Game...

- Two groups<br />- Practice push pass off both feet<br />- Dribble with the ball, then pass on the move<br />- Strongside to Strongside passes<br /><br />

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Interception Self Pass - Hocke...

Two lines of players with 1 ball per grid. Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who runs to the opposite cone. Player 3 makes their intercepting run as the player makes their pass, trying to intercept the ball before it reaches player its intended recipient. If they successfully intercept the ball they make a pass to player 4. Exercise start again. Player 1 runs straight to receive the ball from player 4 and player 2 has to try and intercept the ball and pass the ball to player 5.

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Team relay Self Pass - Hockey ...

Four teams of 3 or 4 players. Put one goal 15m over the half way line so the half way line is the top of the circle. The four team teams, one playing and one on the 23m line, are working in two partnerships - whites vs blues. Team 1 starts with the ball and tries to score against team 2. When team 2 gain possession, either after a goal or tackle, they have to pass the ball to team 3 who now can try and score in the other goal. Team 1 has to run back and defend. When team 1 win the ball they have to pass the ball to team 4 who attack against team 3 etc. After a team has passed the ball to their partner team they take their place at the 23m line and wait for their chance to attack.

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Hockey: Short pass while dribb...

Player 1 is dribbling with the ball and makes a short (wall) pass with player 2 who dribbles on with the ball. As the end players 1 and 2 have switched so player 1 passes to player 2 and then player 2 starts off dribbling and so on.

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Hockey: Receiving the pass rig...

Objective: To be able to receive the ball from the right and transfer to the left with a pass.  Purpose: Being able to transfer the ball from right to left in once motion means the transfer will be faster to take advantage of space created. Structure: Pairs or Group of 3's  

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Pass and score Warm-up Games -...

Players line up in two groups outside the 23 metre area.<br />Player on the left, passes the ball to a player on the right running towards the goal. On receiving the ball this player runs into the circle and shoots at goal. After passing the ball, the player on the left runs towards the goal and receives the pass from the player on the left etc.

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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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Long Handled Slap Passing & Re...

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Adding to the pass Passing & R...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2, who lets the ball run across the body and runs with the ball to the next cone. He or she dummies to hit the pass wide but hits it under the arm into the path of player 3 running infield. Player 3 receives the ball on the move and shoots at goal.<br /><br />Rotation 1-2,2-3,3-1

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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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Defending changing situations ...

4 v 4 players are in pairs two team of 2 colours. the coach calls out before the team in possession starts the game which colour players can defend against which colour of the opposition. Any time the whistle goes and the team take a self pass the colours change round to who they can defend against.

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Pass and Move Passing & Receiv...

Players have to pass the ball around the outside of the square with only 3 players. To make this possible, the player after the pass has to move to the empty corner (any direction).

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Pass To Reverse Warm Up Passin...

3 player pass the ball around in a triangle to the reverse stick side to then pull the ball back round to pass the ball with the forhand.

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3 vs 2 self pass Self Pass - H...

The blue player 1 takes ball to white player 1. Coach blows their whistle, simulating a foul by blue 1. The first white player then plays a self pass to create a 2 vs 1, running at blue 2 and linking with white player 2. Blue 1 can chase back but is not allowed to challenge the ball for the first 5 meters. The aim of the game is to get the ball to player 3 on the far post as soon as possible.

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Forehand to Forehand Passing &...

Players pass and control ball on stick, forehand to forehand.<br /><br />Ball is not allowed to bounce off the stick.

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Run, pass and sweep Passing & ...

This is a pass and follow exercise with 3 different elements that helps players with fast passing - particularly important when trying to score in the opposition's circle. Player 1 starts to run with the ball and  passes to the player on their left before reaching the 2 cones they are running towards. The player receiving the ball has to first time sweep the ball to the next player clockwise from them. This player receives the ball and restarts the practice, still going clockwise around the square. Every player should follow their own pass to the back of the next line of players

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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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Continual Side Line Attacks Se...

2 equal teams in the circle and lots of balls on both side lines. The coach calls out a team. 1 of the players has to run to one of the sidelines and take the freehit. All the other players have to run to the 23 metre line before they can get involved. After each break down or shot at goal, coach calls out the next team.

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Self Pass to create 2 vs 1 Sel...

2 v 1 with depth. Blue player starts with a self pass and runs at the defender with the option of then passing the ball to the deep player or taking the defender on themselves. The defender is allowed to move to try and win the ball. When the ball reaches the other side the practice reverses and continues in the other direction.

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Hockey: Two player square pass...

Moving back and forth between two cones players make straight and diagonal passes to each other while moving.

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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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Pass and Follow Passing & Rece...

Players pass and follow the ball each time to the next cone.<br> It is important to follow the following progressions: 1 - run and follow 2 - run/pass and follow 3 - pass and follow.

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Pass and move into square Poss...

Set out grids 5 by 5 m. For the practice 1 player on each corner with 1 ball between 4. Player passes ball clock wise and after pass moves to touch the cone in the middle of the square and back out again.

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Back To Hockey: Pass & Follow ...

The session focuses on passing practices, whilst ensuring players are safe at all times adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Retention Of The Ball & Playing Through Pressure

Focusing on developing comfort, control and confidence on the ball and to retain the ball under pressure, how can we protect and move the ball forwards.

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!

Senior Session: Passing to link midfield to attack

Encourage adventurous attacking with this passing transition session - teaching players to look up and pick out their team-mate's attacking runs

Junior Session: Improving Passing in the 2 vs 1

Don't let poor passing hold back your attack! Use this session to help players pick out that killer pass in the attacking third

Give and Go - Passing to find space!

Teach players to run into space, use overlapping runs and make the right decisions when attacking with this give and go plan

Receiving the ball with the reverse stick trap

This skill session looks at how to stop the ball using the reverse stick and how to transfer it to your stronger side for the dribble

Putting MORE power in the push pass

Teach the push pass to improve your players' passing technique, and their ability to make accurate passes over short-medium distances

Passing Accuracy

Reduce turnovers and make misplaced passes a thing of the past! Use this plan to teach players to pass with power and accuracy off both feet

Stop giving the ball away - Retaining possession!

Get your players seeing possession of the ball as a vital commodity rather than something they?re happy to throw away. Get them passing accurately, carrying with appropriate risk and recognising where the space is to maintain care of the ball.

Diagonal Runs to allow Support Play

Beat teams that play rigid back lines - use diagonal runs to keep your team's momentum moving forward!

Scoring for juniors - Far Post Passing and Scoring

Confidence building session to improve decision making in front of goal and get your players scoring more!

Free hits outside the D

See free-hits around the circle as a massive opportunity to take the initiative and create guilt-edge chances at goal.

Passing under Pressure

Create pressure situations to improve how your players can pass when they're under pressure and have to think fast!

First session with a new team - Possession Games

Use this training plan before your first game of the season and coach with confidence - working on possession plus the give and go

Using the Reverse Stick Turn in Game Situations

Rolling out on your backhand side can be a risky play, exposing the ball more to the defender. However being able to effectively utilise it in games will develop you attacks, keeping them unpredictable and open up areas of the pitch you may not have discovered before.

First stick and ball session!

Your season starts now! You?ve been doing your fitness work but now it?s time to get a stick in your hands and start working on the basics with this session so that you?re sharp, polished and ready to hit the ground running when the first competitive game comes around.
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What is the best drill for teach hit outs at 16's?

My team have asked for drills to help them at 16s, can anyone help me

Jax Pheiffer Coach, England

Any tips for the new hockey self pass rules

Any tips for the new hockey self pass rules

Archived User Coach

Hello, I search different exercises for hockey self-pass.?

Hello, I search different exercises for hockey self-pass. Have you got a site or a work or documents? Thanks

Archived User Coach

Dos and Don'ts for the Self Pass Rule

When teaching the self-pass rule to my team, are there any tips in terms of when to hit and when to carry, depending on the situation?

Archived User Coach

Warm-up drills to get players thinking?

Can someone suggest a really good warm-up drill or exercise to get players thinking/concentrating/making decisions? I.e. something prior to a match, after having done a physical warm-up, dynamic stretches, any SAQ and technical stuff

Gary Thompson Coach, England

self pass rule confusion

Hi everyone, I have been hunting for a more detailed explanation on the self pass rule for hockey. My under standing of it is that a self pass must involve the ball moving five meters before it is hit by the player or it must be hit from a dead positon (not moving) I have umpired many games where the players 'tap and hit' the ball, often with another player rushing in to tackle just as the 'tap' is played. This seems dangerous but im not sure if the tackler is playing dangerously or if the 'tap and hit' player is dangerous? I have read the rule book but this rule is not explicit enough. Any interpretaions welcome. Thanks

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Rule clarification: If a player's 5 yards from the free hit is it obstruction?

player is getting ready to hit free hit. other player on same team is 5 yards away waiting if pass is needed it. defender is right behind her. is tha obstruction?

Ed kolnaski Coach, United States of America

How should my team react when opposition uses a full press at 16yd hit?

How should a women team,that cannot use the scoup or an overhead,do when the oposit uses a full press at a 16yd hit??Thank you...

Archived User Coach

new indoor 5 v 5 format?

Does any one have any ideas on structure for the new 5 v 5 indoor format?

Lisa Nay Coach, Australia

Outletting against a half court press?

overlapping outside halves ? or drop Midfield in hole?

Archived User Coach

5-yard rule in hockey?

could someone comment on the 5 yard rule when entering the scoring area? There always seams to be a lot of wrong information regarding this rule.

Gaby Coach, United States of America

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

How do I share a Session?

Archived User Coach

How can I publish a Session?

Archived User Coach

How to coach school team with novices and experienced players?

Hi,I perhaps naively, expected to have most of our team from last year carry over and only have a few new comers to integrate and get up to speed with the rest. However meeting the team at our first practice last night i find I have five players still at school from last year and the rest all new comers, most of whom had not held a hockey stick at all till practice.This being only my second season coaching (year 9 to year 13 boys) has left me feeling a little blindsided, and feeling quite unsure how to prepare practices that target both groups of boys. Do i lump them both groups together, keep them separate? What drills/exercises to best bring the new comers up to speed.I don't want to neglect either group, keep practice worthwhile for the experienced boys, but also bringing the new comers up to a level were they can mix in with the others and learn organically from them while practicing as a team. David

David Smith Coach, New Zealand

drills to teach a beginner on push pass

drills toteach a beginner on push pass

Collins Acheampong Coach, Ghana

Anybody have a drill to get pl...

I am coaching a JV team and my girls keep sending the ball back to where the ball came from.  Are there any good drills that would train them redirect?

carla mccarron Coach, United States of America

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