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Attacking the circle

Player 1 runs down the wing to then pass the ball backwards of square to player . He in turn gives the ball to player 3, who has run into the circle and then come out to receive the ball. Player 3 then plays a 1v1 with the defender.Rotation 1 to 2, 2-3, 3-1.Same down the right wing.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Changing the Point of Attack

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2. At the same time, player 3 makes a run infield to create space for player 2 to pass the ball ahead of player 4, who runs on to the ball. This player then runs with the ball and passes the ball to player 3, now in the circle. The next group start from player 3, pass to 2 and player 1 makes the space for the ball to be passed to player 5 in the space. Player 2 is the only player staying in position, the rest can constantly swap places.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Changing the point of attack

Player 1 starts with the ball and runs down the wing. The defender puts on some pressure . Just before player 1 loses the ball he/she turns away from the defender and passes the ball to player 2 or through a zone with defender 2 in it.(This defender can only try and intercept the pass). When player 2 or 3 receives the ball he/she plays the ball to player 4 who runs into the circle and has a shot at goal. The players follows his/her pass.Pass and follow sequence 1-(2 or 3)-4 (defender 1 and 2 should be switched every so often).

Shooting & Goalscoring

Pass and score

Players line up in two groups outside the 23 metre area.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.

Shooting & Goalscoring

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

Pull back technique

Technique video to show a player performing the pull back skill The player runs forward, before quickly transferring their weight back, pulling the ball backwards and rolling out to the right This is an effective skill, when there is a defender slightly to the right of you as an attacker.

Moving with the ball

Receiving ball from the side and score

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.Alternate sides. Players should return through the middle.

Shooting & Goalscoring

Short Corner Defence 3 - 1

Setup the defence as shown with 2 defenders inside the goal on either post. In front of them are two runners. Once the ball is injected Player 1 runs to the top of the circle, with player 2 running 3/4s of the way on their right hand side to cover the slip left. Player runs out on Player no 1s left hand side and runs level with Player 2. Player 4 comes 3 to 4 paces off the line to sweep the pads of the goalkeeper.

Set Pieces

Short Corner Technique

This is the final progression in the diving technique. The goalkeeper starts on their line and runs out 3 / 4 paces before stopping. You then start diving across to save the ball that the coach has thrown with an underarm throw. This technique can be used to develop the necessary skills for diving at short corners or 1 v 1 skills with attackers.

Goal keeping

Two players one ball

Player 1 passes the ball square to player 2 and has to run diagonally to get in front and ahead of player 2. Player 2 on receiving the ball runs diagonally and passes the ball in front of player 1. Then player 2 runs on to receive the ball square again from player 1. Who then again runs diagonally in front to receive the ball back. They should continue this until the first player into the circle receives the ball and shoots.

Movement off the ball

Running into Space Moving with...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who passes the ball to player 3. Player 3 passes the ball to player 1 who is running at the ball, turns on receiving the ball and runs into the circle to shoot.<br /><br />The next player 1 passes the ball to 2, but this time player 2 passes to player 4 etc.<br /><br />Player 2 stays and the rest of the players swap each time.

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In and Out Running Passing & R...

The feeders on the half way line pass to the players higher up the field on the wings. The wing players must cut inside and then out to receive the pass. The wing player then runs up the pitch before passing to the central player who has to run to one side of the circle or the other before shooting.

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Run stop relay Moving with the...

The boxes formed by four cones in this drill should be around 1 meter by 1 meterin size. The first player in each group runs to the ball and continues to run with the ball to the next box, stops the ball in the box and runs on to the end. The next player then runs the ball back to the other box to leave the ball there again for the next player.

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Run through gates Warm-up Game...

Set-up a number of gates about 1m wide.Minimum number of gates 1 for every 2 players.Get the players to run through 20 gates.

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Running with the stick Practic...

Right hand only<BR>When the player needs to run fast and is not in a position to receive the ball the player can run with the stick in one hand (right)<BR>When the player is about to receive and moving around the player should hold the stick with both hands

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Short Corner Defence 2 - 2 Set...

Setup the defence as shown with defenders on each post and a runner on each post. Player 1 runs to the top of the circle with Player 2 running on their right hand side, but only 3/4 of the way out. Player 2 is their to put pressure on any slip left or pass back to the injector. Players 3 and 4 are responsible for protecting the posts as well as picking up any rebounds off the keeper's pads. Also should be ready to adjust in case the opposition perform a set play

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Team lead running - with switc...

Exercise starts with the ball being played to the half back, then down the line for a player running out to receive. This player should then control the ball before switching it across to the center half. The center half then passes the ball to the Inside-forward who then passes the ball to the far post for the original receiver to run onto and score. The next ball starts immediately after on the opposite side for the player to lead out and receive the ball, pass it to the Center Half. The Center Half then passes the ball to the next channel and the ball should be passed to the far post for the player who started the move to receive and finish.

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Use the support and run for re...

Player 2 runs to receive the ball and then runs with the ball to the cone before turning to pass the ball back to the support player. The player then runs across to the back of the other practice (white players). The support player passes the ball to the other group (white).

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Hockey: run out to receive and...

Players start on small square and run out to the corner of the bigger square to receive the ball. After having received the ball and having passed it on to the next player the player should return to the middle square.

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Run out to receive reverse Pas...

One player starts outside the square with the ball the next player runs out to receive the baqll on the reverse and passes it on the next player comeing out of the square. After the pass it is important that the players return to the square.

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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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Hockey: Running off the ball a...

Players need to get into groups of 3 with one ball in each group. Number the players 1, 2 and 3. The area can be either the whole or 1/2 a pitch. When no.1 has the ball no.2 has to run in a straight line until no.1 passes the ball. Once no.2 has received the ball player no.3 has to make a run. Players can run anywhere on the pitch.

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Hook Dribble Indoor Hockey - H...

Player 1 runs with the ball through the little slalom and passes the ball to player 2 on the left hand board. Player 2 turns with the ball in field and runs in a arc (hook)towards the top of the circle and shoots into the goal.Player 1 after passing goes to stand by the board to receive the next ball and run to the circle and score.

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Name Running Moving with the b...

Ball each. Players have to run the shape of letters to spell a word i.e. their own name or their club name etc;

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Run beat player and run for go...

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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Jailbreak Warm-up Games - Hock...

One team runs clockwise round the inside of the circle with the other team running anti-clockwise around the outside of the circle (blue cones).When the coach shouts 'Jailbreak' the players inside the inner circle try to 'escape' to outside the 10m x 10m square (yellow cones).The inside team scores a point for each 'jailbreaker' - swap over. If you have an odd number of players give the defenders the extra man.

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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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Running relay Movement off the...

3 Players with one ball between them. To start just play a simple pass and then follow the ball to the back of the queue. As your players become more confident start getting your players to think about moving up the pitch with the ball. To do this spread the groups further apart and get the passing player to run a few steps with the ball before passing in front of the receiving player who moves out to meet the pass and then also takes a few steps before passing the ball.

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Running onto the ball and keep...

Playere lined up in a relay with 1 ball. Player starts by running with the ball into the grid and pass the ball to the player opposite. Player 2 has to run onto the moving ball collect and keep moving to pass the ball back to the other side .for player 3 to run onto the ball. Each player has to run to the back of the opposite side each time they have passed the ball.

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Hockey: Making and running int...

The defender is not allowed inside any of the 4 areas and can only try to intercept the ball. The players keeping possession can only pass the ball to empty areas, so therefore the players need to run out of their 'safe' box area to be able to receive the ball in that area.

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Open Stick Drag Moving with th...

Setup the practice as shown. Player runs up to the 2 cones then open stick drags (right to left) the ball and runs to the far cone. Then gives the ball to the next player in line.

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Diagonal Runs to allow Support...

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

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

Make sure you Score - Intelligent Passing!

Four fun passing games to get your players working on their stick-work, teamwork and to get their heads back in the game

Forward Running - Positive Play

Carry the ball with confidence and run at goal! Teach your players to switch the ball and feed the lines to get the ball up the pitch!

Passing to create deep space

Run deep into space and look for that fast, attacking pass, deep in opposition territory!

Working as a team - Team Structure and Positioning

Promote positional passing play amongst your players (easier to do than to say!) with this pass and move session!

Attack and Finish - Shooting Circle Drills

Teach players making the forward run, looking over their shoulder and receiving the ball on the run in this attacking session

Improving passing movement and vision

Space; something we all crave, but it won?t just come to you? unless you?re doing everything right! Find out how to make space find you!

Attacking Possession - Moving into Space

Good attacking play requires vision and heads up hockey - get your players picking out the best pass!

Develop and Improve Support Running

Develop your player's support running to a leading player following a pass up field to improve your team's attacking flow
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what is the best way for a half yo get fit

what is the best way for a half to get fit?

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I am looking for a good drill that will explain posting?

I am looking for a good drill that will explain posting up to maintain possesion? Anyone help?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Jax Pheiffer Coach, England

Does anyone have a link to a few GOOD Hockey Specific fitness tests?

Does anyone have a link to a few GOOD Hockey Specific fitness tests. And I'm not looking for bleep tests which is somewhat out of date. Many thanks

Grant Hunt Coach, United Kingdom

My team are constantly allowing oppositions to score?

My team are constantly allowing oppositions to score from penalty corners we do 1st runner 2nd runner amp; 2 players on the post, what can I do.

Leanne Johnston Coach, Ireland

I have heard coaches refer to screening runs could you clarify please.

I have heard coaches refer to "screening" runs. My understanding is that they involve a player running across the line of a pass i.e from centre to right wing - creating what in effect is a dummy run...is this correct?

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finishing

I have done numerous exercises on goalscoring but my girls cant seem to finish. Any suggestions?

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Tournament prep -building fitness.

I have just returned from coaching my first high school hockey tournament. It was great fun but the girls really felt it by the end of the tournament. I want to offer guidance in the form of a fitness build up to the girls for next season but am not sure what my expectations should be. How fit should you be looking to get if you are preparing to play 7 50min games over 5 days? And what types of fitness should I be suggesting? Sprinting and Intervals along with Swimming are things I feel that could be introduced. Ideally it needs to be accessable (not expensive or require special equipment), self managed (to an extent) and let it fit in with their daily rountine as best possible to give them the best chance to commit (i.e. I feel like suggesting they power walk to school rather than get dropped off will work better than asking them to join a gym to do the pelaton classes) Any ideas? Or things that have worked in the past?

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Short corner attacking tactics

How do you know what variations to use when you are attacking a short corner. ie what variation/tactic to use when they are running a diamond or a box etc.

Kyle Talbot Coach, South Africa

Is there a drill for cutting?

Is there a drill to teach cutting on a free hit? When there is a free hit; how do we get kids to learn how to create space/get open during the hit?

Michelle Coach, United States of America

Drills for beginners age 9-10?

HI, I'm an inexperienced hockey coach about to coach 9-10 year old kids at school. It's been 20 years since I played myself, so not always familiar with the drills I read here. Anyone has some tips for basic drills for kids to learn the basics? Thanks!

Judikje Coach, New Zealand

defending corners formation

what defensive formation do you use and when do your defenders break that formation?

mandy tuthill Coach, United States of America

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Invoice

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Nicola Coach, England

Billing

I was charged on both 4/2/23 and 4/8/23 and curious why I was double billed? Also, I would like to cancel my subscription once the 6 mo period runs out.

Jason Burkett Coach, United States of America

6 a side without a goalie formation

Would you say switching it around to a 1-2-3 would make for better attacking formations?

Coach, United Kingdom

Defence

how to play defending 3V2

Lakhindra Pahan Coach, United Kingdom

Fun Warm ups with 7-11 year ol...

What fun warm ups can I use with a group of 7-11 year olds with and without hockey sticks? Many thanks xx

Natty Coach, England

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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Decision making and moving for...

Recently been working hard developing the use of the dish around the back to create space. Working great but would now like to develop this with more drills.We have discussed decision making, leading runs and movement but I'm now looking for ideas of exercises that will develop these thoughts amongst the guys. All ideas for exercises we could use at training gratefully received

Amanda wood Coach, England

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