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Key Focus …
Passing; Leading after making a pass; Collecting on the move
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 who leads in off the
boards to collect the ball. Attacker 2 then runs in gym and
passes the ball into the corner to Attacker 1, using the boards.
Attacker 1 collects the ball on their reverse stick, arcs with the
ball and passes back to Attacker 2 at the top of the circle.
Attacker 2 collects the ball and shoots at goal on the move.
Easier …
Add a third Attacker in the corner to collect the ball instead of
Attacker 1; Add an Attacker to the top of the circle instead of
Attacker 2; Attacker 1 can collect ball on forestick
Harder …
Attacker 1 must decide whether to shoot self or pass when in
circle; Attacker 2 starts closer to Attacker 1; Attacker 2 must
have a one-touch shoot
Key Focus …
Quick passing; Quick leading
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 who collects the ball
and passes to the top of the circle. Attacker 1 collects ball at
top of circle and shoots at goal.
Easier …
Attacker 1 can start closer to the circle; Attacker 2 can hold
onto the ball until Attacker 1 is in position to collect a pass;
Set up drill on reverse side so Attacker one moves in from left
side of gym and thus on forestick.
Harder …
Attacker 2 can make their pass a one-touch pass; Attacker 1
must have a one-touch shoot at goal; Attacker 1 must collect
the ball and run to left side of goals, turn upper body and
shoot using forestick.
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Key Focus …
Collecting on move; Vision, Passing; Attacking at speed;
Controlled kicks (GK)
Description …
Attacker passes ball to goalkeeper who kicks the ball to any of
the three attackers. The attacker the ball is near moves to the
ball and collects the ball on the move at speed. The three
attackers then move the ball into the circle and try to score
against the goalkeeper.
Easier …
Have a fourth Attacker; Attackers can collect the ball standing
still; Goalkeeper can start with the ball
Harder …
Attackers can start closer to the goals; Attackers can start in
the circle; The middle attacker after passing the ball becomes a
defender and tries to stop the other two attackers from
scoring
Key Focus …
Channelling; Holding; Communication (GK); Quick passing;
Vision
Description …
Defender passes ball to Attacker 1. Attacker 1 collects the ball
on the move and works with Attacker 2 to get into the circle
and score. Goalkeeper and Defender work together to stop
the Attackers from getting into the circle and scoring. If a goal
is scored the Defenders stays the same. If no goal is scored
the Defender and the two Attackers run through the gate on
the right side of the gym. Last player through is the new
Defender. Goalkeeper needs to talk to Defender.
Easier …
For Attackers – Have three Attackers; Attackers start further
away from Defender; Attackers start with the ball
For Defender – Add a second Defender; Defender starts
closer to Attackers; Attackers make three passes before they
can score; Attackers must only use one-touch passes
Harder …
Look at Easier options. If you make it easier for attackers
becomes harder for defenders.
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Key Focus …
Passing; Leading; Vision; Communication
Description …
Attacker 1 passes to Attacker 2 who leads to pass, collects on
the move and arcs with the ball into the bottom corner and
into the circle. Attacker 2 and 3 then work together to score.
Two Defenders in the circle must not leave the circle and try
to stop Attackers from scoring. Goalkeeper and Defenders
must talk and work together. Attackers 2 and 3 may pull the
ball back out the circle to Attacker 1 if need to relive pressure.
Easier …
Attacker 2 can collect ball standing still; Attacker 2 can pass
ball into corner for a new attacker; Can have one defender in
the circle instead of two.
Harder …
Only two Attackers allowed in circle so if Attacker 1 moves
into the circle Attacker 2 or 3 must leave circle (rotations);
Attackers must pass ball 3 times in circle before shooting; Can
only one-touch pass in the circle
Key Focus …
Passing using boards; Moving to the ball to collect
Description …
Attacker 1 passes ball to Attacker 2 using the boards. Attacker
2 collects the ball moves in gym dragging the board and
passing to Attacker 3. Attacker 3 moves in off the boards and
collects the pass. Attacker 3 gives a quick pass of the boards
to Attacker 4, who leads towards the ball. Attacker 4 collects
the ball and shoots.
Easier …
Attacker 2 does not need to drag a board; Attacker 3 collects
standing still; Attacker 4 collects standing still
Harder …
Attacker 3 gives a one-touch pass to Attacker 4; Attacker 4
has a one-touch goal shot; Replace board Attacker 2 drags
with a Defender
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Key Focus …
Rolling; Leading after a pass
Description …
Attacker 1 passes to Attacker 2, who collects the ball and rolls
to their left. Attacker 2 moves into the circle at speed and uses
a slip pass to Attacker 1 on the edge of the circle. Attacker 1
collects the ball and shoots.
Easier …
Add a third attacker to the circle so Attacker 1 does not need
to run to circle for shot; Attacker 2 holds the ball until
Attacker 1 in position; Attacker 1 starts closer to Attacker 2.
Harder …
Attacker 1 has a one-touch goal shot; Attacker 1 starts further
away from Attacker 2; Add a defender behind Attacker 2
pushing them in the back; Add a defender behind Attacker 1
who tries to stop Attacker 1 getting the shot at goal.
Key Focus …
Passing; Collecting under pressure; Vision; Communication;
Patient passing between Defenders
Description …
Attacker 1 passes ball to Attacker 2, who collects and passes
to Attacker 3, who has Defender pushing them in the back.
Attacker 3 passes ball to Attacker 1, who passes ball to
Attacker 4 using the boards. Attackers 3, 4 and 5 then work
together to try and score. Goalkeeper and Defender wok
together to try to stop a goal being scored and must talk to
each other. While Attackers 3, 4 and 5 and trying to score
Attackers 1 and 2 get a new ball and start passing between
selves keeping vision forwards to see when Attackers 3, 4 and
5 and Defender is back in position and ready to go again.
Easier …
Defender does not push Attacker 3 in back; Attacker 2 starts
with the ball; Have no Defender
Harder …
Attacker 2 must use one-touch pass to Attacker 1; Attacker 1
must use one-touch pass to Attacker 4; Add an extra
Defender in the circle area; Attackers must pass ball 3 times in
circle before shooting
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Key Focus …
Passing using boards; Vision; Leading
Description …
Attacker 1 passes ball to Attacker 2 using the boards, who
collects the ball and then passes the ball back to Attacker 1
using the boards. Attacker 1 then passes to Attacker 3, who
passes the ball into the circle to Attacker 2 who has lead into
the centre of the circle. Attacker 2 collects the ball and shoots.
Easier …
Attacker 2 starts with the ball; Remove the board that the
passes must go between; Add an extra attacker the centre of
the circle instead of Attacker 2 running in; Attacker 3 holds
the ball until Attacker 2 is in position.
Harder …
Attacker 1 gives a one-touch pass to Attacker 3; Attacker 3
gives a one-touch pass to Attacker 2; Attacker 2 has a onetouch goal shot; Attacker 2 collects the ball in the circle, runs
towards the left side of the goals and turns upper body to
have a forestick shot on the move; Attacker 1 moves closer to
Attacker 2 after first pass.
Key Focus …
Collecting on the move; Deflection goal shots
Description …
Attacker 1 passes to Attacker 3, who leads towards the ball
and collects. Attacker 3 then passes the ball square for
Attacker 2 to run onto. Attacker 2 collects the ball on the
move and passes into the circle for either Attacker 1 or
Attacker 4 to deflect into the goals.
Easier …
Attacker 3 can collect the ball standing still; Attacker 4 can
start in a deflecting position in the circle; Attacker 2 can hod
the ball until Attackers 1 and 4 are in position; Attacker 1 can
start closer to circle
Harder …
Attacker 3 can make a one-touch pass; Attacker 2 can make a
one-touch pass; After making pass Attacker 3 can become a
Defender and try to stop goal being scored
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Key Focus …
Deflection goal shots
Description …
Three attackers start on edge of circle, each with 3 hockey
balls. They each take turns in passing the ball to one of the
two attackers in the circle to deflect in the goals.
Easier …
Have only one attacker passing balls from top of circle; Have
attackers passing balls further away
Harder …
Attackers who are deflecting lead into position; Attackers
passing balls start closer to goals; Attackers passing balls pass
between themselves before they make pass into circle; Add a
defender into the circle
Key Focus …
One-touch passing under pressure; Passing in the circle; Goal
scoring; Communication
Description …
Attacker 1 passes to Attacker 2. Attacker 2 passes to Attacker
3, who is being pushed in the back by Defender. Attacker 3
one-touch passes down boards to Attacker 4. Attacker 4 rolls
off the back line into the circle. Attackers 3, 4 and 5 try to
score. Defender and goalkeeper work together to stop goal
being scored. While Attackers 3, 4 and 5 are in the circle
Attackers 1 and 2 get a new ball and pass ball between
themselves until everybody back into position.
Easier …
Attacker 3 can collect and then pass Defender does not push
Attacker 3 in back; Attacker 3 starts in the circle
Harder …
Add an extra Defender in the circle; Attacker 2 makes a onetouch pass; Attackers must pass ball 3 times in circle before
shooting.
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Key Focus …
Passing; Leading; Collecting on the move
Description …
Attacker 1 passes to Attacker 2. Attacker 2 passes to board on
top of circle. Attacker 3 leads in front of board and collects
pass from Attacker 2. Attacker 3 gives pass off boards to
Attacker 4. Attacker 4 collects ball and passes to top of circle
for Attacker 3 who collects and passes for Attacker 5, who has
lead into the circle. Attacker 5 collects and shoots.
Easier …
Attacker 4 holds the ball until Attacker 3 is in position;
Attacker 3 holds the ball until Attacker 5 is in position;
Attacker 3 starts in front of the board
Harder …
Attacker 3 uses one-touch pass to Attacker 4; Board is
replaced by a Defender; Attacker 5 has a one-touch shot at
goal; Add a Defender in the circle
Key Focus …
Collecting on the move; One-touch passing; Passing under
pressure
Description …
Attacker 1 runs the ball towards Attacker 2 a few steps and
passes firmly to Attacker 2 off the boards. Attacker 2 collects
the ball and passes to Attacker 3. As soon as Attacker 1 passes
the ball they sprint at Attacker 2 and try to tackle them before
they pass (no intercepting passes just tackling). Attacker 3
makes a one-touch pass to Attacker 4.
Easier …
Attacker does not run at player they pass to; Make space
between players further apart; Attacker 3 can collect before
passing; Attacker 1 can pass straight to Attacker 2 and not use
the boards
Harder …
Attacker standing behind Attacker 2 can push Attacker 2 in
back as they collect pass; Attacker 2 can run at Attacker 3 and
try to tackle; Players can stand closer together
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Key Focus …
Passing using boards; One-touch passing; Passing on the
move
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 who has lead towards
Attacker 1. Attacker 2 one-touches the ball to Attacker 3
behind them using the boards. Attacker 1 leads towards
Attacker 3 who collects the pass from Attacker 2 and passes
to Attacker 1. Attacker 1 one-touches the ball off the boards
to Attacker 4.
Easier …
Attacker holds ball until Attacker in the middle is standing still
to make one-touch pass; Players stand further apart; Attacker
in middle can collect ball and then turn and pass using boards
Harder …
Players can stand closer together
Key Focus …
Striker Defence; Vision; Anticipation; Mobility
Description …
Defenders make at least five passes between selves before
they are allowed to attempt to pas the ball to the gates (made
by the markers on the sides of gym and in middle of gym).
The three attackers attempt to hold a tight mobile striker
defence (with low body position and sticks and gloves) and
intercept any passes made by the defenders. Attackers cannot
intercept passes until Defenders have made five passes. If
either team succeeds three times in a row the other team has
10 push-ups. If attackers get the ball they try to score.
Easier …
Have a fourth Attacker; Make the gates smaller; Make the area
smaller; No push-ups
Harder …
Make the gates larger; Have a third Defender; Have only Two
Attackers in the Striker Defence; Make the area larger
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Key Focus …
Passing accuracy and speed; Collecting; Striker defence
Description …
Each team (Team A and Team D) attempts to push the ball to
cross the other teams back line or hit the three tyres. Players
are allowed to have possession of the ball for 2 seconds
maximum. If a team gets the ball over the bother teams back
line they get 1 point, if they hit the other teams tyres they get 3
points. If either team gets to 10 points the other team does 5 x
5 metre shuttle runs.
Easier …
Players can hold ball for 3 seconds before passing; Have two
players per team; Make the area wider; Can pass ball between
team mates before going for other teams back line (ca not
cross half way with ball); No shuttle runs
Harder …
Players can hold ball for 1 second; Make area narrower; Only
one-touch passes allowed, but can pass ball between own team
before going for other teams back line
Key Focus …
Passing; Leading
Description …
Attacker 1 passes to Attacker 2 using the boards. Attacker
2collects the ball and then passes to Attacker 1 on top of the
circle. Attacker 1 runs onto the ball and shoots at goal.
Easier …
Attacker 1 starts closer to circle; Attacker 2 holds the ball until
Attacker 1 is in position; Attacker 2 starts in position to collect
ball near the boards
Harder …
Attacker 2 makes a one-touch pass to Attacker 1; Attacker 1
makes a one-touch goal shot; Add a Defender in who is not
allowed in the circle
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Key Focus …
Vision; Passing
Description …
Attackers out side the circle stay halfway side of the boards
and move the ball around and try to make a pass to one of the
two Attackers (C) in the circle. Defenders outside the circle
stay halfway side of the boards and try to stop the Attackers
getting a pass into the circle. The two attackers in the circle
move the ball around and try to score. The defender in the
circle and goalkeeper work together to stop a goal being
scored. Attackers and Defender in circle are not allowed to
leave the circle. When the ball is in the circle area the attackers
near halfway get a new ball and start moving the ball around
and holding possession until attackers in the circle are ready
again.
Easier …
No Defender in the circle; Only two Defenders near the
halfway line; Remove the boards near the circle
Harder …
Attackers in the circle only allowed one-touch passes;
Attackers in circle must pass ball 3 times before shooting;
Have only 3 attackers in halfway area
Key Focus …
Mobility; Desperation
Description …
Attacker 1 passes ball to Attacker 2 who collects ball and
holds for a second. Goalkeeper sprints at Attacker 2. Attacker
2 passes ball to Attacker 3 who collects and shots at goal (far
corner). Goalkeeper sprints back to cover goals and dives to
save shot from Attacker 3.
Easier …
Attacker 2 holds the ball until goalkeeper is about 2 metres
away; Attacker 3 holds the ball until goalkeeper is almost back
into the goals; Attackers slow speed of passes
Harder …
Attackers use one-touch passes; Attackers start further away
from goals; Any attacker can shoot and the ball can be passed
back and forth between each attacker, with goalkeeper having
to go to and confront the attacker with the ball each time.
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Key Focus …
Deflection goal shot
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 who passes the ball at
pace outside the right goal post for a deflection goal shot from
Attacker 3. Attacker 3 leads from the side line.
Easier …
Attacker 3 starts in position to deflect; Remove Attacker 1
from the drill; Increase distance of pass from Attacker 2 to
Attacker 3
Harder …
Attacker 2 makes a one-touch pass; Attacker 2 picks pass up
on move; Add a Defender inside the circle
Key Focus …
Mobility; Reflex saves; Positioning; Goal sense
Description …
Goalkeeper sprints to a marker and back into position to save
a shot at goal from Attacker 1. The goalkeeper then sprints to
a different marker and back into position to save a shot at goal
from Attacker 2, and so on.
Easier …
Place markers closer to goals; Have shots going in a specific
place all the time; Wait til goalkeeper is back in position and
ready before shot
Harder …
Attacker shoots while goalkeeper is moving backwards; Both
Attackers shoot in quick succession; Add a 3rd Attacker as a
rebounder; Have markers further from goals
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Key Focus …
One-touch passing; Movement in the circle; Leading
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 who guides the ball
down the boards to Attacker 3 who has lead from the top of
the circle. Attacker 3 controls the ball and passes the ball to
Attacker 4 who has run an arc to the left goal post and then
fallen away from the post to collect the pass from Attacker 3.
Attacker 3 collects the bal and shoots.
Easier …
Attackers 3 and 4 start in position and collects ball standing
still; Attacker 2 controls ball then passes down boards to
Attacker 3
Harder …
Attacker 3 makes a one-touch pass on the move to Attacker 4;
Attacker 4 is marked by a Defender
Key Focus …
Dropping the ball back (Dumping); Passing using the boards;
One-touch passing; Leading; Moving the ball around the
circle; Goal shooting
Description …
Attacker 1 sprints down around markers, rolls to their left and
passes ball to Attacker 2 off the boards. Attacker 2 passes the
ball to Attacker 3 who one-touches the ball down the boards
to Attacker 4. Attacker 4 passes the ball to the top of the circle
for Attacker 1 to lead on to. Attacker 1 collects the ball and
shoots.
Easier …
Attacker 1 can start facing Attacker 2; Attacker 3 can control
the ball before passing; Add another Attacker so Attacker 1
does not need to lead and shoot
Harder …
Attacker 1 has a one-touch goal shot; Attacker 4 gives a onetouch pass to Attacker 1; Add a defender in the circle
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Key Focus …
One-touch pass; Deflection goal shot; Passing on the move
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2, who controls the ball,
then passes back to Attacker 1 who has lead to the top of the
circle. Attacker 1 makes a one-touch pass for Attacker 3 to
run on to. Attacker 3 collects the ball on the move and passes
the ball into the circle for Attacker 4 to run onto and deflect
into the goals.
Easier …
Attackers 3 and 4 can collect the ball standing still; Attacker 1
can collect ball before passing to Attacker 3; Can add an extra
Attacker where Attacker 1 collects the ball back from Attacker
2
Harder …
Players stand closer together; Attacker 4 can be marked by a
defender; Attacker 3 must give a one-touch pass on the move
Key Focus …
Passing off boards; Rolling of boards; Running an arc; Slip
pass; Passing into space; Deflection goal shot
Description …
Attacker 1 makes a pass off the boards to Attacker 2, who
drags the markers. Attacker 2 then passes off the boards to
Attacker 3, who rolls with the ball and runs an arc around the
markers and then makes a slip pass to Attacker 4. Attacker 4
makes a pass into the circle for Attacker 5 to lead onto and
deflect into the goals.
Easier …
Markers can be closer together to drag; Instead of dragging
markers can have set of markers to dribble through; Attacker
5 can stand still and deflect (no lead); Attacker 2 can pass
directly to Attacker 3
Harder …
Markers can be further apart to drag; Attacker 2 can collect
ball on move; Attacker 5 can be marked by a defender;
Attacker 2 can eliminate a defender instead of the markers
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Key Focus …
Quick passing when back to the goals; Shooting on the move;
Leading into space
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2, who collects and
passes to Attacker 3, who either gives a one-touch pass or a
reverse stick pass into the circle for Attacker 4 to run onto
and shoot.
Easier …
Attacker 4 can start in the circle and be stationary when
collecting; Attacker 4 can control the ball before shooting
Harder …
Attacker 3 can lead towards the ball and make their pass on
the move; Attackers 1, 2 and 3 can stand closer together
Key Focus …
Elimination skills; Dispossession skills; Goal shooting
Description …
Attacker 1 dribbles the ball and eliminates the Defender and
then shoots. Attacker 1 must eliminate Defender inside the
markers.
Easier …
Make area larger; Make two Attackers against 1 Defender;
Defender starts beside Attacker
Harder …
Make area smaller; Use an area on side of the gym that uses the
boards; Have 2 Defenders; Have 3 Defenders
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Key Focus …
Dropping the ball back (‘Dump’)
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 on a 45° angle.
Attacker 2 collects the ball, dribbles the ball to the back line
and attempts t run the back line with the ball. Attacker 2 then
passes the ball directly back (parallel with the boards) to
Attacker 1 who has made a lead into the circle. Attacker 1
needs to yell ‘Dump’. Attacker 1 then shoots or passes back to
Attacker 2 for a deflection shot at goal.
Can be completed from other side of the gym however the
‘dump’ pass must use the boards.
Easier …
Less distance between players; Have a 3rd Attacker standing in
the circle for the ‘dump’ pass
Harder …
Add a Defender on the baseline; Add two Defenders to
pressure Attacker 2; Have greater distance between players;
Incorporate more passes in the drill
Key Focus …
Moving to the ball; Passing; Collecting and shooting quickly
and on the move
Description …
Attacker 1 runs to the top of the circle takes a ball from the
pile and passes to Attacker 2. Attacker 2 collects the ball and
passes the ball back for Attacker 1 to run onto. Attacker 1
then shoots at goal. Attacker 2 runs to the top of the circle
and gets a ball, and so on.
Easier …
Attacker 1 collects the ball and shoots standing still; Balls can
start on back line and get passed to Attacker after they run to
top of circle where they then collect and shoot
Harder …
Specific type of shot can only be used; One-touch goal shot;
Specific spot in goals to aim for; Players start closer together;
Players complete everything on the move
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Key Focus …
Quick ball movement; Effective leading; Defending in 2 vs. 1
situations
Description …
Attacker 1 passes to Defender 1, Defender 1 passes to
Attacker 2. The drill then becomes a 2 vs. 1 with Attacker 1
and Attacker 2 eliminating Defender 1. Defender 1 is not
allowed in the circle.
Easier …
Increase distance between Defender 1 and Attacker 2
Harder …
Decrease distance between all players; Defender 1 allowed
inside the circle; Add a second defender
Key Focus …
Leading; Collecting on the move; One-touch passing
Description …
Attacker 1 moves the ball through the markers at speed and
passes to the back line for Attacker 2 to lead on to. As soon as
Attacker 1 starts Attacker 2 sprints to the back line and
collects a pass from Attacker 1. Attacker 2 then passes the ball
straight back to Attacker 1 to lead on to. Attacker 1 onetouches the ball across for Attacker 3 to run on to and to onetouch into the goals. Attacker 3 must time their lead to get
into position exactly as the ball arrives.
Easier …
Attackers 2 and 3 start in position and don’t lead to the ball;
Attackers can collect and then pass the ball rather than onetouch pass
Harder …
Increase distance Attackers 2 and 3 have to run; Add a
defender into the circle; Replace the markers with a Defender
that Attacker 1 must eliminate first
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Key Focus …
Passing and Collecting on the move; Slip Passing; Quick goal
shooting
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 who passes it straight
back to Attacker 1. Attacker 3 then passes the ball to Attacker
2 who passes it straight back to Attacker 3. And so on. When
Attacker 2 reaches the circle shots then collects other ball and
shoots. All Attackers should face the goals at all times and not
turn to the side to collect or pass.
Easier …
Players turn to collect and pass; Players stand further apart; Be
completed with only two players
Harder …
Players stand closer together; Passes must be on-touch (i.e. no
collecting, just bunting straight back); One-touch goal shots
Key Focus …
Passing and collecting under pressure and at speed; Pressuring
player with ball; Moving into position after passing
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 and then tries to tackle
(not intercept pass just tackle) Attacker 2 before they pass to
Attacker 3. Attacker 2 tries to pass the ball to Attacker 3
before being tackled by Attacker 1, then tries to tackle
Attacker 3, and so on.
Easier …
Players further apart; Players do not try to tackle after passing;
Ball passed around triangle in clockwise direction
Harder …
Players closer together; Players can tackle and intercept; Ball
passed around triangle in anti-clockwise direction; One-touch
passes
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Key Focus …
Cutting to eliminate; Passing in the circle to create scoring
opportunities; Passing on the run; Deflection goal shooting
Description …
Attacker sprints ball towards circle, cutting in front of the
Defender to eliminate them, then when in the circle passes
ball to either Attacker near the post who deflects the ball in
the goals. The Defender starts the moment the Attacker starts
to sprint with the ball.
Easier …
More distance between the Attacker and Defender; Attacker
starts closer to the circle; No Defender
Harder …
Less distance between the Attacker and Defender; Defender
starts beside the attacker; Add a second Defender near the top
of the circle
Key Focus …
Creating space for others; Moving into space created by
others; Slip passing; Passing in the circle to create goal scoring
opportunities; Deflection goal scoring
Description …
Attacker 1 runs the ball from the middle in front of Attacker
2. Attacker 2 runs into the middle (space created by Attacker
1). Attacker 1 passes ball to Attacker 2. Attacker 2 runs the
ball in front of Attacker 3. Attacker 3 runs into the middle
(space created by Attacker 2). Attacker 2 passes ball to
Attacker 3, and so on. When the ball is collected at top of
circle pass is made to Attacker at right post for deflection shot
at goal.
Easier …
Players can turn to pass and collect; More distance between
players; Use only two players rather than three
Harder …
Less distance between players; One-touch passing
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Key Focus …
Speed when running ball; Control of ball at speed; Deflection
goal shooting
Description …
Attacker sprints ball through markers and back through box.
When enters circle passes ball to either Attacker near the posts
to be deflected into the goals. The Defender starts as soon as
the Attacker moves and runs around far marker and back
before trying to tackle Attacker before they leave the box.
Easier …
Make area larger; Less markers for Attacker to dribble through
Harder …
Defender pass ball to Attacker to start drill; Two defenders
instead of one; Make area smaller
Key Focus …
Tight marking; Getting away from a Defender; Giving a well
times, accurate and firm pass; Shooting while under pressure
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2 who passes it straight
back. Attacker 2 then tries to get away from the Defender and
collect a pass so they can score. Only Attacker 2 is allowed to
shoot at goal. The Defender must mark Attacker 2 extremely
tight.
Easier …
Defender starts away from Attacker 2; No passes to begin
with; Defender not allowed in the circle
Harder …
Attacker 2 marked by 2 Defenders; 2 Defenders with the 2nd
Defender in circle only; Restrict the size of the area
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Key Focus …
Passing; Collecting; One-touch passing; Arcing; Rolling; Using
the boards
Description …
Attacker 1 passes to Attacker 2, who passes off boards to
Attacker 3. Attacker 3 rolls and passes to Attacker 4, who
passes off the boards to Attacker 5. Attacker 5 runs and arc
and passes to Attacker 6, who passes to Attacker 7. Attacker 7
shoots at goal.
Easier …
Players closer together; Fewer number of passes
Harder …
Attackers 2, 4 and 5 can make one-touch passes; Attacker 7
can make a one-touch deflection goal shot; Attackers can
move towards the ball and collect on the move; Attacker 5
collects the ball facing the back line; Add a Defender in the
circle area
Key Focus …
Passing to space; Leading to a space; Collecting on the move;
Ball control in congested situations; Ball movement in the
opposition’s circle
Description …
Attacker 1 passes he ball into the middle of the triangle made
by the Defenders for Attacker 2 to lead on to. Attacker 2 rolls
with the ball and eliminates the Defenders making a pass off
the boards to Attacker 3. Attacker 3 collects the ball and
passes to the top of the circle for Attacker 2 to run on to.
Attacker 2 passes the ball to Attacker 4 who has a goal shot.
Easier …
Replace the 3 Defenders with markers; Attacker 1 does not
lead to get the ball; Add another Attacker that stands on top
of the circle; Have the 3 Defenders further apart
Harder …
Have the 3 Defenders closer together; Have a 4th Defender
who stays in the circle; Passes and shot in the circle are all
one-touch
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Key Focus …
Quick counter-attack; Holding in defence; Working back in
defence
Description …
Attackers 1, 2 and 3 start and try to eliminate Defenders 1 and
2 quickly and score a goal. As soon as the Attackers move
with the ball Defenders 3, 4 and 5 sprint around the marker
on the far side of the gym and back to defend and prevent
the Attackers from scoring.
Easier …
3 Defenders start closer to marker; Start with 3 Defenders
back instead of 2; Have only 2 Attackers; One of the
Attackers starts near the circle and is already marked by a
Defender
Harder …
Have only 1 Defender starting and 4 running back; Defenders
not allowed in the circle; 2 of the Attackers can start anywhere
on the gym
Key Focus …
Slide tackling; Getting up off the ground quickly; Being
aggressive
Description …
Goalkeeper sprints at first marker and makes a slide tackle.
Stands up and sprints at the second marker and makes a slide
tackle. Stands up and sprints at the third marker and makes a
slide tackle.
Easier …
Increase distance between markers
Harder …
Decrease distance between markers; Replace markers with
players with the ball that can drag the ball out of the way
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Key Focus …
Running with the ball at speed with strength; Team tackling;
Channelling
Description …
Attacker 1 runs the ball and tries to eliminate Defender 1 and
Defender 2. Then pass the ball to one of the Attackers near
the post to deflect in the goals. Defender 2 starts to move as
soon as Attacker 1 moves. Defender 2 tries to channel
Attacker 1 into Defender 1 and prevent Attacker 1 from
cutting back. The Defenders are not allowed in the circle.
Easier …
Increase the distance between players; Have only Defender 1
Harder …
Decrease the distance between players
Key Focus …
Channelling; Using the boards to dispossess; Elimination
Description …
Defender passes the ball to the Attacker. The Attacker collects
the ball and tries to eliminate the Defender and run the ball
under control out of the side of the box. As soon as the
Defender passes the ball they try to tackle the Attacker before
they get out of the box.
Easier …
Increase the size of the box; Set up the box so it is not on the
boards; The Attacker starts with the ball; The Defender starts
beside the Attacker
Harder …
Decrease he size of the box
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Key Focus …
Mobility; Fitness; Agility
Description …
Goalkeeper starts in the middle of two markers. Then moves
in a figure-8 around the markers always facing forwards
completing as many complete figure-8’s as possible in one
minute.
Easier …
Increase distance between markers; Decrease time
Harder …
Decrease distance between markers; Increase time
Key Focus …
Low tackling with strength; Running the ball with strength
Description …
Attacker 1 runs the ball directly at Attacker 2. Attacker 2
moves forwards and places stick flat on ground and tackles
Attacker 1. Attacker 2 then runs the ball directly at Attacker 3.
Attacker 3 moves forwards and places stick on ground and
tackles Attacker 2, and so on.
Easier …
Increase distance between players; Attackers don’t try to push
through tackles
Harder …
Decrease distance between players; Attackers move the ball
left and right
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Key Focus …
Pulling the ball out (Dumping); Passing; Collecting; Arcing;
Rolling
Description …
Attacker 1 runs the ball towards he board, rolls and passes the
ball back to Attacker 2. Attacker 2 runs an arc around the
markers and passes the ball off the boards to Attacker 3.
Attacker 3 collects the ball and passes to Attacker 4 on to of
the circle. Attacker 4 makes a one-touch pass to Attacker 5
near the left post. Attacker 5 has a goal shot.
Easier …
Decrease distance between players; Attacker 4 controls the
ball and then passes to Attacker 5
Harder …
Attackers 3, 4 and 5 have one-touch passes and shot; Replace
the board with a Defender; Add a Defender into the circle;
Attackers 3, 4 and 5 run a rotation before the ball is collected
in the right corner
Key Focus …
Rolling; Arcing; Wrapping; Passing; Collecting
Description …
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2. Attacker 2 collects the
ball, rolls to their left and runs an arc to the marker. Attacker
1 wraps behind Attacker 2. Attacker 2 passes the ball to
Attacker 1. Attacker 1 collects the ball, rolls to their left and
runs an arc to the marker. Attacker 2 wraps behind Attacker 1.
Attacker 1 passes the ball to Attacker 2. Attacker 2 collects the
ball, rolls to their left and runs an arc into the circle. Attacker
1 runs towards the right side of the goals and collects a pass
from Attacker 2 which they control and take a goal shot.
Easier …
Increase distance between markers; Use less markers
Harder …
Add an additional Attacker in the circle on the left post and
Attacker 1 wraps around Attacker in the circle to form a
triangle; Add a Defender in the circle; Decrease the distance
between the markers
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Key Focus …
Passing; Collecting; Leading
Description …
Attackers 1, 2 and 3 pass the ball around in the half gym area
(similar to 2 Defenders and a Centre). The 2 Defenders try to
pressure the Attackers and gain possession. If the Defenders
gain possession they then try to score.
Easier …
Have only 1 Defender; Have 4 Attackers
Harder …
Have 3 Defenders; Restrict the area available
Key Focus …
Mobility; Making a save on the move; Concentration; Vision;
One-touch passing
Description …
Attackers pass the ball around trying to move the goalkeeper
out of position and open up the gap between the markers.
When the gap opens up they pass the ball through the
markers.
Easier …
Make distance between markers smaller; Less attackers;
Increase distance attackers are away from the markers
Harder …
Increase distance between the markers; More attackers;
Decrease distance between markers and attackers
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