Hockey Session (Under 18s): 2 v 2 (Half Pitch)

2 v 2 (Half Pitch)

Overview

Exercise is a 2 v 2 on half a pitch. The attackers (blue) need to score a goal against the keeper. If the defenders win the ball, they need to counter hard to the opposite goalkeeper to score a goal. The exercise when a team score or the the ball goes dead by a goal scored or running off the playing area.

Intention 
Work on transition from attack to defence quickly, changing the picture to start our attack.

Observations

- Players work as a unit and communicate off the ball to manipulate the space.

- Counter hard when won the ball to create space between attackers and defenders.