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

We need to talk about the basics of hockey but any advice re coaching them on not bunching and drills to help with this would be much appreciated. Thank you.

After the free joining fee, how much is the monthly fee for sportplan?RegardsJM

Hi!I added tennis to my subscription 2 days ago but the additional drills are still locked. Please can you unlock them ASAP as I need to use them. Many thanks

how can I use a voucher for subscription

hi sir. I want to end to subscribe the service.please stop the payment from my side now.thank youLi

Hi all,I am wondering, what do you think about formation 3-5-2? I watch football a lot and i think that our sport is very similar tactically. With this formation you could get 5 defenders when you are defending and in the offense these wide backs could join attack and the you have 5 - 6 players in the finish and easier way to get out of the press. I dont know this is just a thought. Let me know what do you think. Thank you

I previously subscribed to Sportplan after receiving an email with an offer for six months. I wanted Rugby League but made an error and selected Rugby which is Rugby Union so ended up cancelling my subscription. I would like to re join but all the offers I get now via email are for me to join back for Rugby and can't seem to be able to change it to Rugby League when I click on the offers. Could you please send me an offer for Rugby League so I can subscribe again. Thanks

Had Sportsplan a few years ago. Have renewed it this October for 6 months but it doesn't allow me access. I've deleted App and re installed but won't give me full access.

What is the best formation and game play for 7 sides tournament in defending and attacking?

Hi, I joined the $1 trial as I was coaching my school netball, unfortunately things happen and I was unable to coach them but forgot I had join the trial till I had a PayPal payment came out today, is it possible to get a refund ?kind regards,kathy

I am part of a schools subscription and I want to allow staff memebers to access sportplan. please can you advise how I do this. The original link doesn't work.

Hi there, I am part of Rowan School and my colleague Helen Lade has a fully paid membership. She sent me a link to join however when I create a login everything is locked for me and I don't link to her. Should I not be able to see everything as Helen can? Thank you. Emma

Hi , please can you help me to re join sport plan so I have access to all the gymnastic drills and videos. I cannot seem to find where to join.Many thankssteve

advantages of playing 3-2-1 when playing 6 a side without a goalie

Suggestions on how to play this system. I have very young 1st team so feel i must play defensive hockey. Thanks

I really have a big problem with my u/15 girls.  They just can't play as a team. Any advice please. There's always a fight between someone. Mariette

hi there I'm using 4-4-2 and on sometimes 3-1-4-2 with a lower level hockey team.I've chosen this over other formations, simply because the hockey experience and ability of my players is not of a high level (and most people have an approximate understanding of 442). Also, I believe that one must choose a formation based on players traits and what they can deliver. For example, I'd ideally prefer to have 3 forwards, to help with more height and width but then would have to either play 3 in the middle or 3 at the back... and my player strengths don't permit this. In short, I simply don't believe I have a strong enough CH / CM to handle 3 in the middle and I'm not convinced that the off-the-ball support from other players is strong enough to allow 3 in the middle. OFFENSIVE PLAYS Anyway, I'm not 100% where to get my centre mids to stand when we have a 16 yd hit to take (i.e. our possession). Obviously one of the CMs comes deep to offer a potential direct outlet from the centre backs or offer an overload option if the ball goes out to the sides (which is more likely, since I've pretty much banned the high risk play of releasing up the middle - we've had far too many turnovers in our final third or quarter because we tried to play up the middle). My players are 'aware' of posting up and leading runs. However, I'm not sure about the 2nd CM. On the one hand I'd ideally like the 2nd CM to come deep as well, in order to potentially help break up the opposition press but by doing so, I distort the midfield and if we do manage to get the ball to one of the CMs, he won't have the 2nd CM in a higher position to release to, etc. DEFENSIVE POSITIONING Can someone suggest, again, about midfield positioning using 4-4-2 or 3-1-4-2, when we are setting up a general press? I have traditionally encouraged man marking, simply because our general positional awareness is weak (which makes zonal play a no-no IMO) + our tracking and attitude to committed defending (i.e. you don’t give up if one tackle fails) could be better! However, looking at suggested presses on Sportplan, some zonal positioning seems a necessity and I think if I can help my players make the step, success will come because they've been forced to become more aware of their pitch positioning, etc. Also, looking at some of the presses, it looks like the midfield can go 'flat' to create a barrier... and as I encourage a diamond shape in midfield, I need to explain to my players what to do and when. Sorry for the wordy question. I hope this all makes sense. Regards, Gary

I'm a junior and really wanna play. Is it too late? Also, how do I get started? Thanks!