Hockey drills
- Split the group into two groups.
- First group is going to play ball possession with the goal of communicating with each other.
- Second group is going to do the exercise on goal.
- A starts with the ball who shoots the ball hard from the circle against the rebound board that is there.
- Attackers are going to try to finish that ball afterwards.
- Defenders are going to try to get the ball outside the circle. (preferably on the outside)
- A starts with the ball and makes eye contact with B.
- B runs in and receives a hard aimed pass from A.
- B takes the ball with an elevator action and controls the ball and accelerates to the circle.
- Lines up the ball and makes a hard pass to the 2 the post.
- C runs in and tips the ball from B into the goal.
- D starts with the ball and has a tightly aimed pass to E.
- Takes it so he can run around the ball and finish right away with a strike.
- A passes the ball to B.
- B takes the ball and gives the ball back to A.
- A runs up with the ball, B goes wide and gets the ball from A.
- B takes the ball open, lines it up and rounds goal.
- B runs straight on and gets a ball from C.
- B tries to get the ball into the goal in one go. (one touch)
- A starts with the ball.
- B comes running in and gets a hard ball in A's forehand.
- B finishes his line of play and looks where he wants to play the ball.
- C comes in front of the ball and gets the ball in the run of B.
- C takes the ball open and takes the ball towards the circle.
- C lines up the ball and rounds on goal.
- Attack across the left.
- A passes a ball back to B.
- B passes the ball on to C.
- When C has accepted the ball the 3:1 begins. ( with tackle back runner )
- From then on the tackle back runner may also run and help the defender.
- Lumping 3 against 1
- Tips attackers:
- Pass speed high.
- Watching where you play to.
- Play easy ball.
- Tip defenders:
- Backhand side close.
- Stand between the pass lines.
- Waiting for mistakes from your opponents.
- Practice penalty corner attacking.
- Ball possession with start in 4 teams then increase the field and to 2 teams
- Tips:
- Pass over the opponent's backhand side and into the forehand of your teammate.
- Keeping man when you are not in possession of the ball.
- Communication with your teammates.
- Locking down an opponent with his 2nd.
- A starts with the ball.
- B runs in towards A.
- A gives a hard aimed pass to B.
- B takes the ball with a lift and takes it with him.
- B gives a deep ball to C who is ready to receive the ball and can at once take the ball to the back line.
- C receives the ball and accelerates over the back line to give a 90 degree pass to A who has run on to the front circle.
- Set up exercise on 2 sides.
- A 5 v 3.
- A shifts the ball to B, B shifts the ball to C.
- When C has controlled the ball the 5 against 3 begins.
- Tips attackers:
- Keep speed.
- Always return the ball.
- Pass over the backhand side of the opponent.
- Keep the field wide and long.
- Communicate with each other.
- Using in-out to receive the ball.
- Tips Defenders:
- Close the shaft.
- Close down pass lines to the front. (make sure they have to keep playing backwards)
- Communicate with each other.
- Keep them outside the circle. (when they come into the circle it is pressure on the ball)
- If it is too difficult for the defenders let a tackle back runner join in.
- A is ready with the ball.
- B runs in towards the ball.
- A passes the ball to B. B receives the ball.
- A runs through getting the ball back from B.
- A takes the ball on the pass.
- He touches the ball only 2 times.
- A takes the ball again, B runs through into the depth and gets the ball back from A.
- A also touches the ball only twice, accepts and plays on.
- B takes the ball in the depth and runs into the circle and rounds to goal.
- Set up exercise on 2 sides.
- If it goes well, put 1 defender in between who will put pressure on the ball when they intercept, they can score in the little goal on their side.
- Penalty corner 4.
- A passes the ball to B.
- B takes the ball outside the circle and gives a hard aimed flat to the first post.
- A has run through to the first post and tips the ball into the goal.
- C= runs towards the dot to be ready for the rebound.
- D= runs to the second post to be ready for the tip or rebound.
- E and F= run to the circle edge to be ready for the rebound.
- G= runs a bit into the circle to be ready for the rebound.
- Penalty corner 3.
- A passes the ball to B.
- B takes the ball and passes it to the right.
- C has run into the circle a bit and takes the ball and passes it back to B.
- B has run on and gets the ball back from C and finishes the ball on target. (may be done at once if it goes well, otherwise first accept and then shoot).
- A= passes to the first post for the tip or the rebound.
- D= runs through to the second post for the tip or the rebound.
- E and F= walk to the circle edge and stand ready for the rebound.
- G= walks into the circle at the level of the dot and stands there ready for the rebound.