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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.

Scoring on the break

Passing relays Passing & Recei...

The inside team (white) pass the ball around the outside of the small square. At the same time the blue team on the large square are running a relay around the the outside square.

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Passing Relays Passing & Recei...

Passing ball around the outside of the cones. While another team is running a relay around the outside square. How many passes can the passing team do in the time the relay team does 8 runs. Then vice-versa.

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Cross over Relays Moving with ...

4 Teams, ball in each team. 1st player in each team has to run around the outside of the inside square back to their starting cone. Then give the ball to the next player. Variation on running in the same direction is that 2 teams run clockwise, other 2 anti clockwise.

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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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Reverse Drag Relay Eliminating...

Player 1 runs up to the 2 cones and  reverse stick drags the ball through them before then running to the far cone. When they reach the far cone they pass to the next player and join the back of that queue. To add an element of competition you can line up two teams side by side and see which team is first to complete the drill.

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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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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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Relay Dribbling Practices For ...

Set out 3 or 4 identical lines of cones between the half way line and the 23 meter line.

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self pass relay Self Pass - Ho...

Players run into the triangle stop the ball by the cone. Player the should take a self pass by pulling the ball back away from the cone before running out of the triangle left or right and passing the ball to the front of the opposite queue of players.

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Open Side Drag Relay Eliminati...

Setup the practice as shown.Player 1 runs at the right cone before dragging the ball across their body to their reverse stick and going around the cone. The player then passes the ball to Player 2 who repeats the exercise.

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Cross over relays Moving with ...

Same principle as the straight relays, but players have to run diagonally across avoiding the other team. It is that all players keep their heads up and do not run so fast that it causes them to lose control of the ball.

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1 vs 1 practice Eliminating a ...

Split the players up into two groups for a relay type exercise which starts with one player from group 1 running with a ball to the goal on the half way line, trying to score a goal. As soon as player 1 has had a shot at goal a player from group 2 runs with a ball to the other goal to try to score a goal. The player that had the first shot (player 1) has to try and defend against the player from group 2. When this player scores or loses the ball to the defender the next player starts from group 1 and the player that has just taken the shot becomes the new defender. The player that had the first shot and then defended (player 1) goes to the back of theirre queue.

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Relays: Dribbling Warm-up Game...

- Two groups<br />- Dribble the ball onto the other players stick<br />- Move off at pace

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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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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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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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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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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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Three man weave Passing & Rece...

Player 2 passes the ball to player 3(A).Player 3 receives the ball and runs infield with the ball allowing player 2 to run round the outside to overlap, player 3 then passes to player 1(B). Player 1 receives the ball and runs infield to allow player 3 to run round the outside, player 1 then passes the ball to player 2(C). This continues until a shot at goal.

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1 v 1 relay Samples - Ice Hock...

Split the players into 2 groups of max 4 players (otherwise players have to wait to long) And a goalie in each goal. One of the teams starts by skating down the ice with the puck and tries to score in to the net. At the moment the shot is made. a Player from the other side skates down the ice to try and score in the net on the other side. The player that took the first shot has to try and react quickly and skate back to try and defend against the player trying to score. When the player loses the puck or gets off a shot the practice reverses again a new player from the original team starts to skate down the ice and the last player that shot has to try and get back to defend.

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Hockey: Passing from left to r...

Players in pairs run along the length of one side and pass the ball from left to right by pulling the ball back and moving their feet around the ball to pass with the forehand.

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Hockey: Passing with 2 players...

Player 1 starts dribbling the first ball across the square, in the middle they pass (push) the ball to player 2 and carry on running across. Players 3 and 4 do similar. Players pass to the left and the right. Designed to practice pass camouflage.

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Passing around the gates Passi...

2 players, 1 ball.Each player should stand 1m behind the gate. Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2.Player 2 controls the ball around the gate and then passes to Player 1 who has moved into position.<span style=&quot;&quot;&quot;&quot;text-decoration:&quot;&quot;&quot;>ProgressionGo the other way around, passing clockwise around the gate.

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3v3 to break 4 v 2 Overload si...

Set up two grids wide on the half way line. Tell the players to play 3v3 possession in the box. Have two player waiting in the 23m area. When the ball is played outside the 2 areas on the halfway line it is the team that did not push the ball out to break. The team mate on in the 23m area has to come to the ball to receive the first pass. (other player can try to defend. The player that touched the ball out of the grid is the defender that can try to stop the breaking team scoring. The other 2 players wait in the grid.

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1st ever training Session Structure?

I have been given my first team ever!! They are 11 year old girls and I wanted guide/ recommendation on how I should structure my one hour sessions? E.g. how long should I spend on a warm up, drill etc. .Cheers,Freya

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Indian dribble and running with the ball

how can I make practises such as the indian dribble and running with the ball using the correct grip more entertaining for junior players?

Jerome Carabott Coach, Malta

1st ever training Session Stru...

I have been given my first team ever!! They are 11 year old girls and I wanted guide/ recommendation on how I should structure my one hour sessions? E.g. how long should I spend on a warm up, drill etc. .Cheers,Freya

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How to keep kids from getting ...

Hi all just wondering if there are any coach's that have any good tip for a new coach like me. I am coaching under 6/8yr olds and find they get bored very easy. How do you keep them from getting bored and what fun drills do you use? Cheer James first time coach

James Batt Coach, New Zealand

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