Hockey Session (Senior): 5V5 (Through Box)

5V5 (Through Box)

Overview

Two teams of 5 v 5 (Numbers can vary depending on players at session.)

Objective of exercise is to works on players ability to create space, create passing channels and look for options to run through the press of the opposition.

In order to score a point, the team with the ball will need to pass the ball through the box in the middle of the pitch to another player to gain a point. The team without the ball will need to win the ball and then look for the pass through the box to gain points.

(The direction of the pass is irrelevant, as long it goes through the box to a member of the same team.)

Progression 1 – Alongside passing the ball through the box, players can now dribble the ball through the box to gain points.

Coaching Points - With Ball

Movement off the ball to create passing options.

High levels of communincation.

Pre-scanning to see space/team mates.

Forward, Fast, Best (When appropriate)

Coaching Points - Without Ball

High levels of communication to set on defensive shape.

High pressure onto the ball carrier. (Physically when within a sticks length)

5 second rule to winning the ball back.