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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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Reverse stick shot Shooting & ...

- Performing the reverse stick shot or 'tomohawk'<br />- The Grip: Move the stick 90 degrees from the standard strongside hitting position. This moves from hitting with the flat face to the blade of the stick.<br />- Players will naturally be more comfortable of a particular foot. Either foot is fine

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Hitting the ball: Body Positio...

Objective: Build a sound technical model for hitting the ball, focussing on the body position. Purpose: Adopting the right body position for a technically sound model of the hit will ensure a firm, flat and accurate pass or shot. Structure: Pairs   

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1v1 Break Up and Down Scoring ...

Split the group into 2 teams (no more then 4 / 5 on each team) put one goal on the half way line and one in the normal position on back line. Set out a circle with cones for the goal ion the half way line.Each team positions them self to the left of the goal.<br />Every player needs a ball.<br />One of the players in one of the teams starts with the ball. This player has to run with the ball to the opposite goal and strike the ball into the goal. On doing so one player from the other team can now run with the ball to the other goal and try to strike the ball into that goal.<br />The player that struck the ball first has to run back and try to defend against the 2nd player that has set off.

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Sweep far post Shooting & Goal...

Player 2 passes the ball to player 1. Player 1 then passes the ball into the goal with a slap hit. Player 2 follows his/her pass and takes the position of player 1.

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pass to score pattern Shooting...

4 players position themselves in the circle, one in each zone. A player from the top of the circle passes the ball to any of the players in the circle, and follows the ball to take the the place in that zone. <br />The player receiving the ball can shoot or pass the ball. He/she then follows the pass or comes to the back of the queue at the top of the circle.

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Sweep far post Shooting & Goal...

Player 2 passes the ball to player 1. Player 1 then passes the ball into the goal with a slap hit. Player 2 follows his/her pass and takes the position of player 1.

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Break hockey Scoring on the br...

One defender dribbles with ball into the area in which two attackers are waiting 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 the two previous attackers become the defenders and start the exercise again.

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Attacking the circle Shooting ...

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.<br /><br />Rotation 1 to 2, 2-3, 3-1.<br /><br />Same down the right wing.

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Far post Scoring Shooting & Go...

Players start with a ball on the back line they run with the ball to get the Goalkeeper to commit and then pass the ball across to the far post for the player to score the goal.

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Fast break 3v2 Scoring on the ...

Team 1 attacks team 2. Player on the 23m line starts with the ball and attacks the two defenders from team 2 (while this attack goes on team 3 gets in position to defend against team 2). When team 1 scores or team 2 wins the ball the wide player on the 23m line starts the attack. The other two players from team 2 have to run and support. Best ploy is for the player on the 23m line to hold the ball or run infield along the 23m line to allow the 2 supporting players to join in the attack.

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Hitting the ball off the right...

Objective: To be able to hit the ball off the right foot accurately and flat. Purpose: Hitting off the right foot allows for the ball to be hit earlier, can open up different passing channels and is useful when running at pace. Structure: Pairs  

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Interception - Upright Reverse...

- Using the upright reverse stick to intercept a pass

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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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Hockey: Elimination From The B...

Coaching Objective: To give the attacker a selection of skills to be able to eliminate the defender when on the baseline in the circle. Purpose: When in a tight area in the circle and on the baseline, the attacker is in control of the situation, therefore having the skills to elimintate in such a dangerous attacking position will create threatening goal scoring opportunities.

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Skills - Deflections Indoor Ho...

Work on the ability to score using deflections. The player movement should get the player in the correct body position to make the deflection.

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Multiple Goal Game Conditioned...

Multiple goals4 - 5 goals on the pitch, two teams.Teams score a goal by passing through the goal to a player on their team.Players in the team with possession need to keep changing position, constantly making themselves available ahead of the ball.

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Principles of Flicking Shootin...

- Basics of flicking the ball<br />- Similar to the push movement<br />- Left hand at the top of the stick, right hand at the bottom of the grip<br />- Feet should start shoulder width apart, with the ball just behind the left foot<br />- The head of the stick should be slightly angled, and make contact with the underside of the ball<br />- Place the stick behind the ball, and step ahead of the ball, transfering weight from the back to the front foot<br />- Move the stick through the ball, lifting the stick towards the end of the movement

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1v1 - Scoring Challenge Shooti...

Set up two lines of players as show in the image. The players with the ball start from the middle of the pitch on the 23m line and run out towards the side of the pitch. <hr /> The first player (blue) runs with the ball at pace and then stops the ball inside the box in front of the other player. The blue player continues their run around the cone in front of them and then runs back inside the area. The receiver (red) runs onto the ball left by the first runner and then runs into the D and tries to finish through one of the wide goals. The blue player should have continued their run and now tries to put pressure on the receiver's shot.

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Break from set piece Scoring o...

Set up the break each time as shown in diagram for a 3 v 1 in the attacking team's favour. The break starts when the defender (number 1) passes the ball to one of the attacking players. After this the break is on and the game is played out as normal.

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Fast Break from a Turnover Sco...

- Fast Break off a turnover<br />- Move the ball from own D to opposition baseline in two passes<br />- Score a goal from the turnover in 3 passes

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Hockey: Hitting the ball - Imp...

Objective: To establish the grip when hitting and role of the wrists and arms to be able to be able to generate power without reducing accuracy. Purpose: Hitting the ball is an important skill when either transferring the ball, delivering longer passes into the circle or shooting. Being able to hit a flat, accurate and powerful pass can split defences, switch the play quickly, offering huge benefits to the team. Structure: Pairs.  

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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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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 v 2 relay Scoring on the bre...

The white team play 3v2 against the blue team. When the attack is finished, the white team play 3v2 against the orange team. Then the orange team play against the blue team etc.<br />Attack starts with pass from the wide player.<br /><br />Tips; If centre player carries the ball, the pass goes to the wide player, centre player follows pass to recieve the return ball, then pass goes to opposite side for shot (3 passes).<br /><br />If wide player carries the ball it should be passed to the middle player, then wide again for shot (2 passes).

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Attacking from deep left Shoot...

Player 2 (left wing) receives ball from the Player 1 (left midfield) and takes the ball into the zone where the defender can try and win the ball. Just before player 2 loses the ball he/she turns away from the RD and passes the ball to palyer 1. It is important that this player stays outside the 23m area and straight behind player 2. When player 1 receives the ball he/she plays the ball to player 3 who runs into the circle and has a shot at goal.<br />Every player then follows their own pass. and takes up their new position. Next player then starts.

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Level 2 Practical Assessment - Help needed!

Hi all,I've got my level 2 assessment coming up on Sunday and I just wanted to quickly check whether there's a 'recommended' structure to the session plan.Btw, this is a level 2 practical assessment and is with juniors (U14s).One coach has suggested a 3 part approach:1) techniques and skills required2) unopposed 3) opposedThe theme I'm choosing, which is a bit of a generic one, is defending in a channel (as I'm a defender and it's pretty straight forward).I'm not really looking for info on what exactly to include (i.e. theme specific) but rather general structure or whether E.H. have an approved structure to sessions?My session's on Sunday, so a quick reply would be awesome.Thanks,Gary

Gary Thompson Coach, England

How do you teach children aged...

I coach aged 7 children and I don't know how to teach them how to play a proper hockey match without all of them going for the ball and not staying in their positions. Do I put lines where they are not allowed to pass? or what?

Bev Coach, South Africa

What position should I play my...

Hi Im new to coaching hockey want to know what position do I play some of my weaker players without them losing interest and there confidence.

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Right-Wing Position | Sportpla...

My daughter plays U13 hockey in the position of right wing.She gets different advice from her school coach and her club coach.I want to make sure that she is getting the right advice as she is passionate about her hockey. Firstly, exactly what is the full function of a right wing at this level of hockey (she will be going to U15 club hockey and U14 school hockey next season) She has a good understanding of the game and appears to me to read it well (I only played school level many years ago and things change) When her team is in the offensive position in the “D” she mostly waits at goal post to deflect ball into goal.  She appears to not be involved.  Comments from spectators have been made as to why she just stands there. There is a very skilled player in her team who hits the ball EXTREMELY hard.  I believe that at this level of hockey these extremely hard hits/passes do not achieve anything, they just keep going out. However, please can you advise on how to stop and control these very hard passes (that is if one can get to them) in order to move on with the game. Lastly, can you send some drills/exercises to get her eye in as well as positioning her body correctly for goal shooting.  The “hard hitter” and my daughter seem to be the main goal shooters of the team. Many thanks Lynne

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