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Conditioned Games
1 Touch Scores
Two teams One ball ...
Attcking down the Wing
One of the players on the half way line passes the...
Closed Zones
The aim of this exercise is to encourage the players...
Coloured Marking - 4 v 4
Setup as shown. Get players into pairs...
continual long corner
2 equal teams in the circle. and lots of balls on...
Earn the right to attack
One team attacks and the other defends. The...
Endzone 4 Vs 4
Set-up the pitch as shown. Place one player from...
Hockey rugby
2 teams try and score by running the ball into the...
Inside out - Indoor hockey outdoors
Because of the similarities with indoor and outdoor...
Island Bulldog
All the players with a ball must try and get from...
Kabadi
2 Teams, each team has their own area in which they...
King Ball
This is a game where you learn to pass the ball beyond...
Playing 6 v 6
Score at goal 1 and 2 = 1 point. Score at goal 3...
Practice to learn the principle of the 1/2 court press
The defending team forms a line on the half way line...
Round the Back
Play 5v5 or 6v6 with goals facing to the side line.(...
Set play area
The defenders aim is to take the ball out of the...
Through the Goal
Team scores goal by making a successful pass to...
Wide Goals
Game with 2 teams. Both teams have two goals to...
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Defending Skills
Defending Skills
Players on the 23 metre line pass the ball to a...
1 v 1 - Channelling
Channelling is the action of a defending player...
1 v 1 corner goals
Setup as shown in the diagram. The coach puts...
1 v 1 (With A GK)
Setup as shown. The goalkeeper passes the ball...
1 v 2 break defense
Players work as pairs in this drill. The...
Attackers defending
Player 1 feeds player 2 then closes him/her down....
Attackers defending
Attacker starts with the ball gives the ball to...
Channelling
Two defenders can work together to channelFirst...
Channelling onto Forehand
This exercise is to encourage defenders to force...
Coloured Marking - 4 v 4
Setup as shown. Get players into pairs...
Cover Defence
This video shows the movement of the cover defender...
Covering defender
Temporary footage Players should not wear baseball...
Defence the circle
Defender passes the ball. Attackers go 1 on 1 and try...
defending 3 v 2
Players from the 23 metre line pass the ball to...
Defending in pairs
Players from the 23 metre line pass the ball to a player...
Defending the circle
Defenders on 23 metre line closes down and forces...
Defensive Awareness
The attackers (Red Players) have to try and dribble...
Dribble through - Defensive zone game
4 players inside the 23 meter area try to pass the...
Get in the Middle
Setup as shown. Blue players start dribbling...
Interception
Setup the practice as shown.2 Players start...
Interception
Two lines of players with 1 ball per grid. Player...
Interception - Open Stick
in this video the defender times the run to intercepots...
Interception - Reverse Stick
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introduction: Practice for pressing the ball
3 v 1 - 3 players keeping possession of the ball...
Jab Tackle
The jab can be used as a form of delay either to...
Keep on Forehand
Players with ball have to run around the cone and try...
Marking
Temporary footage Players should not wear baseball...
Match up 1v1
Two teams. Each player is only allowed to defend...
Offset Goals
Two teams play a game against each other with off set...
One Handed Block - Open Stick
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One Handed Block - Reverse Stick
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Open side Block Tackle
Strong low body position and balanced ready to...
Passing lines - Switch the ball
The wide player passes the ball to the supporting...
Passing lines - Switch the ball
The wide player passes the ball to the supporting...
Passing lines to switch the ball
Pass the ball to the supporting player who then...
Passing lines to switch the ball
Pass the ball to the supporting player who then...
Passing the ball out from the back
4 players spread the ball round the back standing...
Reverse side defending
Players from the side of the area, pass the ball...
Running onto the ball and keep moving
Playere lined up in a relay with 1 ball. Player...
Shadowing
Setup as shown. Blue players have to run along...
Shadow the player with ball
Two players with one ball position them selves either...
Steel - Reverse Stick
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Terminator
The players each have a ball. On the coaches command...
Under pressure
2 players have to try and pass the ball to each...
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Eliminating a Player
1v1 battle for the ball
Two players run to the ball to gain possession....
1v1 box
Try and play 1v1 from three different positions....
1 v 1 choose
Setup the practice as shown with 3 goals. The...
1 v 1 competition
First set out 1 v 1 pitches consisting of 2 goals...
1v1 defence in box
The front player in the cones is the attacker and...
1v1 delay defender
One player starts 5 metres away from the line, passes...
1v1 different angle into circle
Playing 1v1, try and score. It is important to...
1v1 left right attack
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2, player 2 has...
1 v 1 move through channels
Set out cones on lines creating lanes across or...
1v1 on both sides
The attacker tries to keep the ball on their strong...
1 v 1 positional practice
For instance a Right wing (RW) on receiving the...
1 v 1 practice relay
One player (the defender) stands between two cones...
1 v 1 two channel
The player with the ball starts on the half way...
1v1 with restriction line
Players with the ball try and cross the 23m line...
1 vs 1 - Get past your man!
The player with the ball has to try and get out...
1 vs 1 practice
Split the players up into two groups for a relay...
2 v 1 (Left To Right)
previous coaching points for ball carrying apply...
2 v 1 (Right To Left)
Previous coaching points for ball carrying apply...
Ball on Ball
In pairs, both players have a ball. One of the players...
Ball Transfer
To introduce moving the ball with transfer of weight...
Beat a player relay
Setup as shown.Player 1 passes the ball...
Changing of direction relay
Set out the cones as shown in the picture. Each...
Commit Then Pass
Setup as shown.Player 2 runs diagonally...
defence in box down right
Attacker 1 passes to attacker 2 in stride. Attacker...
Drag Left to Right
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Drag Right to Left
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Dribble or pass? 2 vs 1
Players work in threes in this drill, 2 attackers...
Dummy Drag Left; Drag Right
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Dummy Drag Right; Drag Left
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In and out
Est out 2 slaloms as the diagram shows with players...
Open Side Drag Relay
Setup the practice as shown.Player 1 runs...
Pass from left to right
Left to Right method of passing....
Pass to player behind the defender
The defender is only allowed to defend inside the...
Pull Back
Player runs to the left of the cone and pulls the...
Push and Run Around
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Reverse Drag
Standing in pairs on each cone players have to...
Reverse Drag Relay
Player 1 runs up to the 2 cones and reverse stick...
Reverse stick drag relay
Setup the practice as shown.Player 1 runs...
reverse turn and pass
Player runs with the ball in close control to the 2...
reverse turns both way.
Players run with the ball at the cones (pretending...
Round the Gate under Pressure
2 Players, 1 ball. One of the players has to pass...
run pull back and pass to score
Players are in pairs with one ball between them....
Shadow Stamping
One player with the ball has to stand with there back...
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Game related
Attacking down the wing
-RM passes the ball to RW who wall passes the ball...
Attacking from a hit in
Play wall pass with LM and look for forward options.LB...
Attacking from the back
Two teams. Each team has a ball. Team 1 has...
Attacking from the back
The aim of this exercise is to get the ball behind...
attacking the circle
Players 1 and 2 play a 2 v 1 against the first defender,...
Change the Point of Attack
2 teams both with a ball. The object is for one...
Left defender build up
The LD takes a hit in from the side line. Their...
Moving a defender into the midfield
In this practice the defensive players are in position...
Moving Defence into Midfield
In this practice the defensive players are in position...
Passing patterns
In this you set out 2 colours of cones. Player 1...
positional unit play
Start by putting your players in their position...
Preparation for switching the ball
3 vs 1. Player 1 and 2 have to pass the ball...
Shooting
Player 1 passes into the circle and receives the...
Unopposed 11-a-side
The team has to pass the ball around the team using...
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Goal keeping
Accurate Kicking - Long Distance
Setup the practice as shown. 1 feeder...
Ball to left hand gloved side of GK
coach should feed to left hand Gk should...
Ball to right hand stick side of GK
where possible the gloved left hand should move...
Clear before the line
Goal keeper stays on the line until the coach roles...
Deflection / Angles Drill
Setup the practice as shown.The coach feeds...
Develop the kick
Setup the drill as shown.The coach numbers...
Disguised Kicking
Setup the practice as shown.Two players...
Disguised Kicking - With Defenders
Setup the practice as shown.2 Attacker...
Diving
Setup the practice as shown.The feeder...
Diving technique
The goalkeeper starts 2 / 3 metres off their line...
Diving Technique - Haunches
The goalkeeper must start on their haunches (squat...
Diving technique - Standing
The standing progression, is the next stage on from...
Figure of 8
Ensure that weight is forward.head over feet.small...
Final Game
Setup the practice as shown. The feeder...
Goal keeper circuit
Place the 4 balls as shown 2 on the 23 meter line...
Goalkeeper Compass Shuttle
Setup five cones in either the form of a compass...
Intercept or not
Player with 6 balls stands outside the circle....
Kick and Move
Setup the practice as shown.Place a number...
Kicking Accuracy
Setup the drill as shown.The feeder starts...
Kicking Warm-Up
Setup the practice as shown.2 Additional...
Kick through Gates
Setup as shown.Goalkeeper starts behind...
Long save into goal.
Place 5 cones on trhe top of the circle as shown...
Move - Kick - Move
Setup the practice as shown.This practice...
Movement & Kicking Drill
Setup as shown.Place 4-6 balls per station.The...
Pressure Save / Clear
Setup as shown.Rebounders start 3m away...
Reaction cone
Place some cones at random 5 meters away from the...
Save behind
Keeper starts between 2 cones approx 5m away from...
Save clear into the goal
Player is positioned outside the D with 18 balls...
Save / Clear (Left Foot - HOKOA)
the kick is executed by the foot on the side to...
Save clear with rebounders
Set up as shown. Rebounders can be either...
Short Corner Technique
This is the final progression in the diving technique....
Slide out
Goal keeper starts on the goal line. Coach...
Speedy Feet
Setup as shown.Coach and goalkeeper about...
Tennis Ball Catching
body stance should be with knees benthead over...
Touch the cone and save
Coach stands at the top of the circel and calls...
Triangle Movement Drill
Setup the practice as shown.The space...
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Grips
Basic grip
Holding the StickPlace your left hand at the top...
Basic Grip 2
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Double V Grip
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Double V Grip 2
Using the Double 'v' Grip to do a sweep hit...
Frying Pan Grip
Hold the stick in two hands with the flat side facing...
Left - One handed Grip
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Reverse Grip
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Reverse Grip
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Right - One Handed Grip
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Short Handle Grip
This grip allows for a quick swing for the clip h...
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Indoor Hockey
1 v 1 Defence A
Defence force play over to the forehand. ...
1 v 1 Defence B
Defence force play over to the forehand.Attack...
1 v 1 Defence C
Defence force play over to the forehand.Attack...
2 vs 1
Make a channel down the board by placing cones 7 -...
2 vs 1 using board
Make a channel down the board by placing cones 7 -...
attacking pattern
Player 1 runs through the slalom passes the ball...
Attacking structure
Emphasis on the Attacking structure being that of 2...
collapse front three defence
collapsing defence. pass into midmidfielder is...
combination down right board
Player 1 runs with the ball through the little slalom...
Combinations:
Emphasis should be on the deflection coming outside...
Combinations: Deflections
Drill to reinforce movement on the pitch. The player...
Combinations: Dynamic Actions
Drill to work on the movement of players to build an...
Combinations: Pullback
Move with options around the top of the 'D'. Runners...
Deflection Left Post
Work on player 1 starting off the move by passing out...
Forcing Play over to the Forehand
All players start on the left hand side. Defence try...
Forcing Play over to the Forehand 2
Progression from the previous drill. Start the game...
Forward rotation pass down left board
Emphasis on easy movemants:Try to develop timing...
Forward rotation pass down left board
Emphasis on easy movemants:Try to develop timing...
forward support
Player 1 runs with the ball through the little slalom...
front 2 in defence
The emhasis for the 2 forwards is to block the left...
Front Defence Game
Place a cone in the middle of the 1/2 way line.two...
Front defence zone game
set out a zone by spliting pitch into 3 equal areas....
Game
Full pitch gamewith no empasis in the game < no...
Hook Dribble
Player 1 runs with the ball through the little slalom...
Hook dribble check right
Player 1 dribbles through the cones passes the ball...
hook dribble pass
Player 1 runs through the slalom and passes the...
Left Hand PC with Hook Shot
Drag flicker use a hook shot to move the ball around...
move out to make space
Player 1 runs with the ball through the little slalom...
Overload Left
Pressure a weak right back, shift play. Player...
Overload Right
Make movement to push play down the right and to target...
pass and follow
Player 1 runs with the ball through the little slalom...
Penalty corner from left
Penalty corners using both circles...
Penalty corner from right
Slip left or straight shot...
Penalty corner from right
Practice corners in both circles...
Penalty corners
Using both circlesPractising the slip left shotand...
Playing against Dice defence
It is important that the team in possession plays...
Right Hand PC with Hookshot or Slip
Either a slip from the stopper to player 3 who shoots...
Right Hand PC with Injector Deflection
Intector follows ball towards stopper who then playes...
Right Hand PC with Injector Deflection 2
Inject to wide stopper. Injector runs to near post...
Right to Left Rotation
As with the Right to Left rotation, players play out...
rotate forward
Player 1 runs through slalom passes the ball down the...
Rotation Game
Left to right rotation. Feeders can receive the ball...
Rotations:
Work on the rotation. This is the standard pattern...
Skill combinations
Plaers start in one half with the ball dribble thropugh...
Skills: Deflections
Work on the ability to score using deflections. The...
Skills: Drag Flicks
Practice the drag flicks. Dribble into the 'D' and...
Skills: Dynamic Shooting
Drill working on dynamic movement to lead to dymanic...
Skills: One Touch Plays
Drill to develop one-touch passing. Emphasis shoould...
The GAME
play a full game with the emphasis on the defensive...
Using board 2vs 1
Forwrd 1 gives the ball to the defender and then tries...
Using the boards
Set up a line of ones about 5 to 8 metres away from...
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Movement off the ball
2 vs. 1
The player with the ball passes the ball square...
Colour code
Set out lines of cones in two different colours....
Creating Space to Receive the Ball
Player 3 runs into the channel. At the same time player...
Hockey rugby
2 teams try and score by running the ball into the...
Make Space
To learn to make space before receiving the ball...
Making and running into space 3 v 1
The defender is not allowed in the 4 areas and can...
Moving ahead of the ball
Pass and follow. Player 1 passes the ball to player...
Pass and Move
Players have to pass the ball around the outside...
Pass and Return
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and then follows...
Pass and switch positions
The player without the ball (player 2) runs towards...
Pre match pass and follow
1 passes to 2. 2 passes to 3. 3 passes to 1, who...
Receive Back
Practice starts with player 3 passing the ball to...
Receiving the ball from behind
First player runs towards the channel of cones....
Receiving the ball from behind on the move
Basic grip Scan Let the...
Right Side Attack
The ball is passed across the pitch, then passed...
Running relay
3 Players with one ball between them. To...
Self pass to getting the ball out wide
This is a basic practice to help teach the players...
Straight and Square
2 Players with one ball. 1 Player can only pass square,...
Switch
2 Players with one ball. Player on right runs with...
Switch and Pass
Player 1 dribbles across the square forcing player...
Switch and Pass
Pass from player 1 to 2, 2 runs with the ball and 1...
Switching the point
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2. This player...
This practice is to let players work out how to get the ball to a player who is beyond the defensive line
2 players stand on the 23m line with a defender. The...
Through Ball
Some players stand outside the 23m area with a ball...
Through Pass
Some players stand outside the 23m line with a ball...
Two players one ball
Player 1 passes the ball square to player 2 and has...
Two player square passing
Moving back and forth between two cones players...
Use the support and run for return
Player 2 runs to recieve the ball to then run with...
Use the support to get behind the defence.
Player 2 runs to recieve the ball from player 1....
Vertical Pass back
Player 1 passes to player 2, then 1 follows pass...
Wall pass
Player 1 runs with the ball, player 2 makes a move...
Warm up exercise for running off the ball and passing to people moving
Players need to get into groups of 3 with one ball...
Wide pass forward
Player 1 passes the ball across to player 2 who...
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Moving with the ball
Catch a stick
Players without sticks try and catch a player with...
Confusion
To improve running with the ball and changing direction...
Count to ten and catch
Players have a ball each and start from the 23 metre...
Cross over relays
Same principle as the straight relays, but players...
Cross over Relays
4 Teams, ball in each team. 1st player in each team...
Cross over Tag
One player without stick or ball is the catcher. Everyone...
Dribble pass and run
Player 1 starts running, turns and gets a pass from...
Dribble pass relay
Set out the cones as shown. Player 1 starts...
Dribbling
Comfort on the ball, with forward vision...
Dribbling Players v Runners
Setup the cones as shown. Split the group...
Dribbling - Slalom
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Fetch the Ball
One player stands in between the cones with 4 balls....
Gate Running
Ball each. Players have to run from gate to gate...
Get rid of balls
2 teams. Both teams have to try and take all the...
Hook dribble
The player at the front of the queue passes to the...
Indian Dribble
Left-handed at the top right-hand loose in middle...
Island Bulldog
All the players with a ball must try and get from...
Island hopping
Create lots of small and big islands with cones...
Moving the ball from right to left
Important that the player steps out and pushes...
Moving with the ball through space
Strong, low body position, body upright Knees...
Musical Islands
Players run around with their ball outside the islands...
Name Running
Ball each. Players have to run the shape of letters...
Nick a Ball
Players without a ball have to try and take the ball...
Open Side Dribble
Set out the practice as shown.Players are...
Open Stick Drag
Setup the practice as shown. Player runs...
Passing relays
Passing the ball around the outside of the cones....
Pull back
Set up four cones in a 5 by 5 metre square You can...
Pull back technique
Set up for cones about 2m square and explain the square...
Relays
Players in teams have to run the ball to the opposite...
Release Tag
Player without stick has to try and tag as many...
Reverse stick Drag stage 5
Reverse stick at this level the reverse...
Round and Across
Players run around the outside of the 4 cones with...
Round and Change
Players run around the outside of the 4 cones with...
Run around relays
4 Teams, 1 ball in each team. The 1st player...
Running ahead of the ball
Players run ahead of the ball to receive the ball...
Running into Space
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who passes...
Running the figure of 8
Player runs in figure of 8 around the 2 cones using...
Run stop relay
Lay out the cones as in the picture the box the...
Run Through Box
Run with ball in straight lines and shoot at g...
Slalom
Speed slaloms - try and go through slaloms as fast...
Slalom from Back line
Two groups of players start on the back line. Player...
Speed Work
Player runs up and down slalom....
Spy Tag
All players with a stick and a ball. One player...
Stick Up or Down
Player 1 starts by running with the ball to the...
Stick Work
Player runs up and down the slalom....
Train Run
One ball between three or four. Front player runs...
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Overload situations
2 is too many.
Player with the ball starts to run down the pitch...
2v1 break
One attacker and one defender stand at the top of...
2 vs. 1 Tag defence
Players start in pairs on the 23 meter line....
3 v 1 Pattern to score
3 blue and 1 white player start from between the...
3v2
Coach feeds the ball to MM who plays the ball to...
3 v 2
Player in middle with the ball, one of the players...
3 v 2 and score
3 players with a ball play 3 v 1 in the first grid....
3v3 to break 4 v 2
Set up two grids wide on the half way line....
Attack against defence 6 v 3
With the exercise starting with a pass from the left...
Attack from midfield
The compulsOry pass is a free hit from the RM to the...
call in support
set out the grid as shown with 2 goals either side...
Conditioned play
With 3 v 2 with a compulsory pass (hit in from...
create forward passes by transferring the ball.
The 3 blue players are trying to pass the ball through...
Creating 2 v 1
Player 1 passes the ball back to the supporting...
Early 2 vs. 1
Players get into pairs with 1 ball per pair....
exploit the overload
two teams 1/2 pitch. Ball starts on...
holding up the ball
Feed the ball from the half way line to the player...
holding up the ball against defence
Feed the ball from the half way line to the player...
Learning to Build out of Defence (9 versus 5)
Team of 9 players all playing in their position...
Learning to defend an overload situation
Player on half way line passes the ball to nearest...
Learning to exploit the overload
Player on half way line passes the ball to nearest...
Left defender build up
The LD takes a hit in from the side line. Their...
Left wing attack
The LM starts with the ball. His/her compulsory pass...
Look opposite
2 players try and keep possession of the ball against...
One touch passing across the river
Working in pairs players have to play 1 touch passes...
Overlap to get in behind
1 defender is only allowed to leave the square and...
Passing across the river
Working in pairs players have to work their way...
Pass through defender
Player with the ball runs around the cone to then...
Progression for getting the ball out of a corner
The Left wing(LW) receives ball from Left midfield...
Reverse stick drag and pass to score
Players in pairs with the ball on the right....
Right Channel
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2, who plays...
Selfpass to create 2v1
2 v 1 with depth. Player starts with a self...
switch out of trouble
No matter where you are on the pitch, if you feel...
Team escape
Set out a pitch 3/4 length, with two lines of cones...
Through Pass
4 players have to try and play the ball from one...
two 2v1
Players 1 and 2 play 2v1 against the first defender...
Using player on back line
Player 1 runs into the circle and if the defender...
Using the back line to score
Players start from the left or the right with a...
Via Support
3 Players with a ball are trying to get one of the...
Wall pass under pressure
4 players with 2 balls. One player in the middle is...
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Passing and Receiving
2 player passing pattern
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and then follows...
3 man passing exercise
Player 1 passes the ball to 2 who in turn passes it...
3 Passing
Pass the ball around in threes. To receive the ball,...
Adding to the pass
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2, who lets the...
Aerial Ball
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Aerial receive
The receiving player should try and adjust his/her...
All the Way Across
Teams of 4 try and pass the ball across the pitch...
Back to Front
5 Players, 2 balls. The player in the middle has...
Ball into Space
Player 1 runs into the space to receive the ball...
Chase Ball
2 Teams, 2 Balls. One of the teams starts passing...
Collect ball
A) Player 1 passes the ball past player 2 who has...
Colour Code
If players struggle to understand the patterns that...
Continual receiving the ball from behind
In pairs passing the ball to each other the receiver...
Control Dribble
Setup the practice as shown.The players...
Croquet
Each player has a ball and has to push the ball through...
Crossing
Crossing the ball from a wide position to the opposite...
Crossing from right 2
Before crossing the ball the players roll...
Crossing from teh left
Players run up with the ball to then pull the ball...
Crossing from the right
Set up 4 cones with the distance of the crossing...
Crossing the ball Change the angle
Before the cross roll the ball ahead and slightly...
cross over pass
Running back and across to receive a diagonal pass...
cross over passing on possession
Player 1 dribbles across the square. Player 2 starts...
Distribution
1 Player feeds and 1 player has to receive the ball...
Distribution under Pressure
1 Player passes the ball to the player through the...
Dribble, Pass and Move
Setup the practice as shown. Split the...
Dribble pass and run
Player 1 starts dribbling, player 4 makes a move to...
Dribble then Gate Pass
Setup practice as shown.White Player 1...
Escape from grid
Set up a square grid 5 x 5 m one player in...
First touch
Setup as shown 10m long by 6m. (Place cones at...
first touch
2 players one ball.Player passes the ball...
First touch out of the box
Player 1 passes the ball into player 2 in the square....
first touch to cone
One player passes the ball away from cone. Other...
Forehand to Forehand
Players pass and control ball on stick, forehand...
From Left to Right
2 Players transfer the ball from left to right at the...
Gate Pass
1 ball between 2. Players have to pass the ball...
Give and go
Player 1 starts dribbling, player 2 asks for the ball,...
Give and Go
Player in pairs one player in the middle with a...
Give and Go
Players white and blue forming inner and outer circle,...
Indian Dribble
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in out running
Similar to exercise h30009 but the player running...
Keep the Shape
5 Players with one ball have to pass with only 2 touches...
Keep your distance
4 Players have to pass the ball around the outside...
Leading, receiving and ball carrying
Technical Emphasis1) Side on position when receiving...
Leading, receiving and ball carrying.
Exactly the same as h5LO1 but down the left hand side...
Left Right Receive
Passing the ball between the cones. player 2 receives...
Left To Right Cross
Set out 6 cones in grid 10 by 10 metres The practice...
Long Handled Slap
Double ‘V’ grip. Step...
Making Space
Players move as shown in the diagram. Player at...
Off the Dribble - Reverse Stick Pass
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One Touch Circle
Players pass the ball around the circle. One touch....
Pass and Follow
Players pass and follow the ball each time to the next...
Pass and Follow Circuit
After your shot you swap with one of the wall passers...
Pass And Follow Exercise
A simple pass and follow is to put out some cones at...
Pass and follow exercise
A good warm-up before the game is to start with some...
Pass and follow exercise
This exercise is to practise the right wing cross....
Pass and Follow Pattern
It is possible to set up any pattern of play and practice...
Pass and Follow Pattern
Pass and follow with a wall pass. Player...
Pass and Move
Players have to pass the ball around the outside...
Pass and receive
Split the group in half. The white team...
Pass and receive static wall
Split the group in half. The white team each have...
Pass and switch positions
The player without the ball (player 2) runs towards...
Pass + Follow Circle
Players pass and follow the ball to any other player...
Passing and receiving on the move
Split the group into two. Player 1 dribbles...
Passing around the gates
2 players, 1 ball.Each player should stand...
Passing from left to right in pairs
Using a square 5x5m players in pairs run with the...
PAssing pattern
Player 1 runs around the cone and receives the ball...
Passing Relays
Passing ball around the outside of the cones. While...
Passing relays
Passing the ball around the outside of the cones....
Passing right to left in pairs
Using 4 cones set out in a square 5m x 5m. Players...
Passing with 2 players in a square
Player 1 starts dribbling the first ball across the...
Passing with Decision Making
Setup the practice as shown with cones 5m, 10m...
Pass intercept
2 players pass the ball at each other through the...
Pass move to receive return
Player in the middle pass the ball to outside player...
Pass quick to shoot
3 players out side the D have to pass the ball between...
Pass to colour
Start with red pass to White. Then red player runs...
pass to reverse into 2 goals
Set up 2 goals 5 metre wide and 10 m apart 2 player...
Pass warm up
3 player pass the ball around in a triangle to the...
Playing into space
2 players have to cleverly pass the ball to each...
Positional Play
Pick a position on the pitch and decide (right defender)...
Positional Play under Pressure
As above, but now introduce a defender who can first...
Push
Grip - hands apart but similar ‘double...
Quick Hit
HITTING TECHNIQUEIt is difficult to define...
Receive and Dribble Fitness
Player without the ball receives the ball from one...
Receive Fitness
3 Players, 2 Balls. One of the players runs between...
Receive reverse on the move
2 Balls Players in the middle receive the ball on...
Receiving On The Forehand
Receiving skills Receive ball in front...
Receiving on the move
Player runs away from the line to then turn and...
Receiving the ball in space on the reverse stick
Make two squares one big one with a small inner...
Receiving the ball on the move
1 - when receiving the ball on the forehand, the...
Recieving ball fom behind
In pairs one ball between 2. Players run up and...
Reverse Stick Repetition
Player in the middle runs to receive the ball on...
Round the Gate
2 Players, 1 ball. They have to pass the ball through...
Run Around
After one of the players has passed the ball to...
Run out to receive
In this practice 2 players either side. one side...
run out to receive and pass on
Players start on small square and run out to the...
Run out to receive reverse
One player starts outside the square with the ball...
Run, pass and sweep
This is a pass and follow exercise with 3 different...
self pass Disguise Free
Player with ball has free hit. Player takes a self...
Short pass while dribbling
Player 1 is dribbling with the ball and makes a short...
Space pass
Player 1 runs square across the pitch with the ball...
Space Pass
Player has to pass the ball from one square to the...
Support the Wall Pass
One player passes the ball to his/her partner who...
Sweep Hit
The sweep is a variation from the hit pass. The grip...
switch attacking pattern
Player 1 plays the ball across to 2, who in turn...
Switching the ball
Setup the practice as shown. Split...
Switch Pass ahead of player.
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2, player 2 lets...
switch quick passing attack
Player 2 and 3 play fast passes while running towards...
Three man weave
Player 2 passes the ball to player 3(A).Player 3...
Transfer the Ball and Support
The player in the middle runs at the player with the...
Triangle passing
The triangle has sides of 1 metre in length....
turn out of trouble switch
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 who has run...
Two player square passing
Moving back and forth between two cones players...
Using the support
Player 2 runs to receive the ball from player 1...
Wall Pass
1 Player starts with the ball and does not move.The...
Wall pass
1 - Introduce defender on top of circle for 1v1....
Wall Pass and Receive Back
1 - pass to player in middle. 2 - Wall pass back...
Wall Pass Relay
4 or more players with one ball. Players pass the...
Wall pass under pressure
4 players with 2 balls. One player in the middle is...
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Possession
4 v 2 in area
Possession 4 v 2.Two teams of 4, 2...
4 vs 4 Possession
Play keep ball. Teams need to keep possession for...
Catch a Stick
3 v 1 - players with one ball between them. The...
Changing 4 v 2
3 teams of 2. 2 teams combine to play against...
Conditioned game - 2 Jokers outside
In the grid play a 5 vs 5 or 4 vs 4 possession hockey...
continous Reverse turn and support
Player runs with the ball towards the first cone...
Interceptor
4 Players with one ball can only be outside the...
Kabadi
2 Teams, each team has their own area in which they...
Keep Possession Wall Pass
8 Players with 1 ball.4 players on the...
Keep your distance
4 Players have to pass the ball around the outside...
Left Channel
Always start withg teh same pass then play live....
Move Along the Line
4 players have to keep possession against 2 defenders...
multiple ball possession
Players on the ball can pass it to any static player,...
Name your Pass
Players have to name their pass before they give the...
Numbers Fitness
Teams of 3 - 4 players.Each team numbers...
Numbers Game
Teams of 3 - 4 players. Each team numbers themselves...
Numbers Intercept
Teams of 3 - 4 players. Each team numbers themselves...
Pass and move into square
Set out grids 5 by 5 m. For the practice 1 player...
Passing through a line of defence
Create 2 end zones either side of a line. 2 players...
Right side understanding
Then, after having practiced the various positions,...
Support and Swap
2 Teams. The team try and keep possession...
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Practices For Juniors
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Practices For Juniors
Player tries to get the ball from one line to the other....
Practices For Juniors
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Attacking down the left (mini hockey)
Pass the ball from right to left ( slightly backwards....
Ball Position
Setup as shown.Both feet pointing forward....
Ball Transfer
To introduce moving the ball with transfer of weight...
Cone Dribble
Put out a long line of cones, with 30cm between...
Correct grip
Watch position When running or indian dribbling...
find new ball
Every player with a ball and stick. Players...
Musical Hoops
Put down the same number of hoops as you have players....
One touch pass on the move
Players work in pairs with one ball. They...
Passing Round Hoops
Using the plastic hoola hoops place them around the...
Racing Track
Set out small racing tracks with cones or ropes....
Relay Dribbling
Set out 3 or 4 identical lines of cones between...
Running fast with the stick
To run with the stick when you are trying to recover...
Running with Ball
Setup as shown. Split the group into 2...
Running with the Ball
Setup the practice as shown.Each player...
Running with the Ball Relay
Setup as shown.Get the group to split...
Running with the stick
Right hand onlyWhen the player needs to run fast...
Slalom Hoops
Set out a slalom course with hoola hoops and divide...
Street Hockey
Put out lots of short streets around the pitch including...
Swapping Hands
Put out 2 cones (on a line if possible) about 2...
Twin Tag
Two players hold hands and have to try and tag the...
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Roles and Responsibilities
Positional Passing
Important players play at match intensity. Scan...
Positional Passing 2
Introduce Inside Left and Inside Right and passing...
The 3 - 1 - 3 - 3 formation.
This document explains the 3 - 1 - 3 - 3 formation.The...
The 5 - 3 - 2 formation.
This document explains the 5 - 3 - 2 formation....
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Scoring on the break
Scoring on the break
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3 v 2 relay
The white team play 3v2 against the blue team. ...
3 v 2 self pass
Blue player 1 takes ball to white player 1. Coach...
3 vs 1 to score
Three players with a ball start in the grid furthest...
3 vs 2 with a floating defender
Set out 2 grids that are attached by a common line...
3 vs 3 set break
The players must start shown in the picture, standing...
4v2 break
One of the four defenders in the circle passes the...
Box Break
Defender dribbles with ball into the area in which...
Break from Box
Defender runs into the box with the ball where the...
Break hockey
One defender dribbles with ball into the area in which...
Conditioned game - 2 Jokers outside
In the grid play a 5 vs 5 or 4 vs 4 possession hockey...
Dribble through - Defensive zone game
4 players inside the 23 meter area try to pass the...
Fast break 3v2
Team 1 attacks team 2. Player on the 23m line starts...
Pass and follow exercise
This exercise is to teach players to run out and receive...
Quick break
The SW has to hit the 16 yard hit to one of...
Team relay
Four teams of 3 or 4 players. Put one goal 15m over...
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Set Pieces
deflect inside
Player on the free hit hits the ball hard slightly...
Deflection from the left post
Players set up as shown in the diagram. The ball...
Double Move left then cross to far post
Players line up as shown in the diagram. The ball...
Drag Flick
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Drag out
Put the ball in the crook of the stick point...
draw defence and pass
The player on the free hits starts to move to try...
Dummy Short Corner
Need 2 players with a good drag flick, first striker...
England v Canada - German Variation
Players line up as shown. The ball is pushed out...
Free hit forehand add
Player on the ball waits for the player in the D...
hit in from the left side of the pitch in midfield
retain possessiontake quicklyteam players...
hit in from the right side of the pitch in the attacking 23 metres
players need to move and space out to receive ball...
Keep the space wide
Setup the practice as shown. Red 1 starts...
Move left then strike
Players set up as shown in the diagram. The ball...
Open play short corner
Set up as shown in the picture. The ball is pushed...
Penalty Corner Hit
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Penalty Corner Injection
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Penalty Corner - Stop 1
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Penalty Corner - Stop 2
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Penalty Corner - Stop 3
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Penalty Corner - Stop 4
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Penalty Stroke
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Practice for hit out on left
Setup as shown.Player 1 passes the ball...
receive on reverse and add to pass too shoot
Player on the ball waits for the player inside the...
short corner
Now it is not necessary to stop the ball out side the...
Short Corner Defence 2 - 2
Setup the defence as shown with defenders on each...
Short Corner Defence 3 - 1
Setup the defence as shown with 2 defenders inside...
Slip right and Strike !
Players line up as shown in the diagram. The ball...
Standard Straight Strike
Players line up as shown in the diagram. The ball...
Stick stop
Put your head of the stick in your left handright...
Stick Stop
Stick horizontal Ball trapped on...
The Drawbridge
Line up for the short corner as shown above. The...
The German
Players must set up as shown in the diagram. The...
Top 'D' Preparation
Stop the ball dead and then leave it for the striker...
Top 'D' Preparation 1
Stop the ball, and then roll it gently into the circle...
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Shooting & Goalscoring
3 Pattern
Players start on the 23 metre line, in 3 groups,...
Attacking from deep left
Player 2 (left wing) receives ball from the Player...
Attacking the circle
Player 1 runs down the wing to then pass the ball...
Back out to the top
Players with the ball run down the backline and...
Changing the Point of Attack
Player 1 passes the ball to player 2. At the same...
Changing the point of attack
Player 1 starts with the ball and runs down the...
Creating 2 v 1
Player 1 passes the ball back to the supporting...
Creating scoring chances
Player CF feeds the ball to RW who takes the ball to...
Creating scoring chances
Player CF feeds the ball to RW through the area. On...
Creating scoring chances
Player CF feeds the ball to RW through the area. On...
Creating scoring chances
A good fun exercise for scoring goals, and for keepers...
Crossing from Left and Right
Players in the middle pass the ball out to their...
Cross pass shot
Players start alternate with the ball from two cones...
Cros top and cross deep
Player 1 passes the ball to the player at the top...
Deflection far post
Player start with a ball outside the circle and...
deflection goal
Play the ball in from the top of the circle to be...
Direct Shot
Setup Practice as shown. Ensure that there...
Down the Left
The player at the front of the queue passes to the...
Drawing the defender to create scoring opportunity
Player 2(left wing) receives ball from the Player...
Exploring the back line
Player 1 runs into the circle and if the defender...
Exploring the back line from left
Player 1 runs into the circle and if the defender...
Far post goal
Player runs down the byline and passes the ball to...
Far post goal
Player on the left passes the ball into the path...
Far post goal
Player with ball onthe right runs in the circle...
Far post Scoring
Players start with a ball on the back line they...
Follow pass
Play alternates from going up the left, to going up...
Long Cross ball to score
Wide players hit the ball alternately to the players...
Moving the ball left to score
Player 1 runs with the ball around the cone then...
Pass across the top of circle to score
Blue player 1 runs around the cone and receives...
Pass and follow exercise
This exercise is to teach players to run on to a ball...
Pass and follow exercise, this exercise is about creating space.
When player 2 receives the ball, player 3 creates a...
Pass and score
Players line up in two groups outside the 23 metre...
Pass back to top
Players run in to the Cicle along the back line...
Pass run and far post
PLayer 1 passes theh ball into the path of player...
pass to score pattern
4 players position themselves in the circle, one...
Pass to top of circle for goal
Players with ball run down the byline and pass the...
Practice for scoring goals
Two teams and one keeper. The attacking team brings...
Quick shot
Pass and follow to a player positioned just outside...
Quick Shot Relay
Setup the practice as shown.The practice...
Receive and score on the move
A player starts to run towards the 23 metre line...
Receive and score on the move
A player starts to run towards the 23 metre line...
Receive and score on the move
A player starts to run towards the 23 meter line,...
Receiving ball from the side and score
Player 1 runs around the outside of the cones, accelerating...
Reverse stick hit
Grip the stick with both hands at the top of the...
Reverse Stick Shot
Players line up as shown. Player 1 dribbles...
Revers turn and reverse shot at goal
Players do 2 reverse turns through the cones (turning...
Right Wing - Cross and Shoot
Setup the practice as shown.The Right Wing...
roll out to shoot
Player at the top of the circle receives the ball...
Run beat player and run for goal to score far post
Players are in pairs with one ball between them....
Scoring from the spot
Players run to the byline with the ball pass it...
Scoring from the top
Player runs into the square. Player at right angle...
Shoot and Rebound
Setup the practice as shown.Coach starts...
Shooting
Practices Player 1 feeds player 2 on...
Shooting
Player 1 feeds any other attacker who controls and...
Shooting
Development: Player 1 feeds from different positions...
Shooting
Ball fed in to any attacker. The defenders defend...
Shooting
Ball fed in to any attacker. The defenders defend against...
Shooting
Exactly the same as in h5SHO4 but now with defenders...
Shooting challenge
Two teams, team 1 has to try and score with two...
Shooting Warm-Up
Pass the ball into the path of the player running...
Sweep far post
Player 2 passes the ball to player 1. Player 1...
Sweep far post
Player 2 passes the ball to player 1. Player 1 then...
Using player ahead of the ball
Player 1 passes the ball into the circle to player...
Using players in space
Player 1 passes the ball into the circle to player...
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Skill Circuit
Crossing test
Three balls are placed at each cone. The player starts...
Figure of 8 around the cone
The player stands facing the cones.Standing...
Goal
Player has to hit the ball into the goal, collect it,...
Goal scoring test
In this test the player starts by rolling the ball...
Hitting test
The player is required to hit the ball across the width...
Leading, receiving and ball carrying.
(see h5LO1 & h5LO1b for more info) Passing...
Mobility Test
Round round cones as many as possible in 30 secon...
Off the right foot test
Players have to start with a ball run with the ball...
Pull Back
Player runs to the left of the cone and pulls the...
Pushing test
In this test the player has to aim the ball at the...
Scoring Test
Scoring systemSix cones placed as above on the...
Shuttle
Player runs up and down from cone to cone. IMPORTANT...
Skill technique circuit
There should be approximately 4 players on each...
Slalom test
Time taken from start of course to when the ball...
Space Pass
Player has to pass the ball from one square to the...
Speed Work
Player runs up and down slalom....
Sprint test
Players are timed over a 40 meter sprint. The...
Stick Work
Player runs up and down the slalom....
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Video Techniques
Video Techniques
check that the ball is released off the right foot...
Attacking stop
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Ball contact relay
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Ball contact with the Stick
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Common Mistake
Common mistake the ball being run by the side or behind...
Correcting the players to run the ball in front of the body
This practice is good to teach players to run the ball...
Correction technique
This exercise is very good for teaching players to...
Defensive Stop
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Deflection from the right cross
It is important to keep the stick on or near the...
Develop vision using fingers
player running with the ball looking up to shout...
Drag Flick
Lastly practice the cross over step also used when...
Drag Flick Grip
Hold your stick with hands slightly apart turn your...
Drag Flick - Past the Line
Place a cone 1 / 2 metres inside the circle.In...
Drag Flick - Stage 1
Place the ball on the penalty spot. Sit down on...
Drag Flick - Stage 2
Place the ball on the penalty spot and sit down...
Drag Flick - Stage 3
Place the ball on the penalty spot. Start with...
Drag out
Put the ball in the crook of the stick point...
First stage receiving
Ball each players have to stand next to the ball...
Forehand drag dummy
PLayers start with the bal at 6 then run to the...
Forehand Drag Stage 1
Player practices the foot pattern in isolation....
Forehand Drag Stage 3
Player starts with both feet at 6 oclock to then...
Hand Stop
To teach players to stick stop this practice is...
Hold the stick in one hand
Right hand on the stick. This picture is...
Movement off the ball
Player on the left starts with the ball by running...
Moving the ball from right to left
Important that the player steps out and pushes...
Moving with the ball through space
Strong, low body position, body upright Knees...
Passing on the move and score
This is a great practice for players to practice...
Passing on the move from right to left
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Penalty Flick
Both feet need to start behind the ball....
Penalty Stroke
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Pull back
Set up four cones in a 5 by 5 metre square You can...
Pull back match like
Practicing the Pull back skill in a controlled situation...
Pull back stage 1
Players set them self in the middle of 4 cones (the...
Pull back stage 2
Learning the initial stick positionAt this stage...
Pull back stage 3
At this stage the players move the ball back towards...
Pull back stage 4
At this stage we add the running with the ball element...
Pull back stage 5
Continually pulling back the ball and running between...
Pull back technique
Set up for cones about 2m square and explain the square...
Quick Hit
HITTING TECHNIQUEIt is difficult to define...
receiveing areal with horizontal stick
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Receiving On The Forehand
Receiving skills Receive ball in front...
Receiving on the reverse while moving
In pairs 1 ball passing the ball up and down a...
Receiving The Ball From The Left On The Move
It is important that the feet of the player keep...
Receiving The Ball From The Right On The Move
It is very important to try and keep moving forward...
Receiving the ball on the move
on the reverse stick side running into space
Receiving the ball to score
Two touch receive the ball with the forehand first...
Recieving the ball from te right
in pairs with one ball Player doing the skill has...
Recieving the ball from te right on the move
In pairs players run down a channel (5m apart )...
Reverse stick drag stage 1
Put 2 cones about 1 meter apart. Place the ball...
Reverse stick Drag stage 2
This next practice does the same as the previous...
Reverse stick Drag stage 3
Next get the player to transfer the ball starting...
Reverse stick Drag stage 4
This time the player should start with the ball...
Reverse stick Drag stage 5
Reverse stick at this level the reverse...
Reverse stick Drag stage 6
To finish the skill progression you can put out...
Reverse stick hit
Grip the stick with both hands at the top of the...
Reverse stick hit
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Running with a stick
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Running with stick on the floor
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Running with the ball
Check the following Watch position...
Scoring hitting of back foot or squeeze
Double V grip Ball behind back foot....
Scoring with the Flick
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scoring with the sweep shot
Double V grip The ball is payed first...
Short Hit - 1 Hand
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Short Hit - Grip
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Short Hit - Stage 3
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Short Hit - Stance
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Slap Hit - Ball Position
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Slap Hit - direction
This video is to teach the players about ball position...
Slap Hit - Stance
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Slap Hit - Stance Stage 2
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Sqeeze
Normal best hit from around the penalty spot.Attacker...
Stick stop
Put your head of the stick in your left handright...
Stick stop Handle push
The ball is stopped with the stick rolled into the...
stop the ball crossing the line
in pairs about 5 - 10 m apart. Both either...
Sweep far post skill
Ball is played into the player o the far post who...
Sweep Hit
The sweep is a variation from the hit pass. The grip...
The Chip Shot
Ball should be slightly ahead of the right...
The dip shot
Double ‘V’ grip. Ball...
The Hit
Hands together, this can be either at the top or...
The Push
Body position low Head and eyes steady...
The Slap Pass
Body position lowHead and eyes steady until...
The sweep shot
Frying pan grip. The ball...
Tip in
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Watch Position - Using a toilet tube
The left hand should be at the top of the stick,...
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