Hockey Session (Under 16s): Passing

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Name:	Ben Goddard
City:	Hedge End
Country:	United Kingdom
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Hockey

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Hockey Session Plan Drill (Colour): Punch Pass

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Punch Pass

The Punch Pass is a mix of a slap and push pass, using a split grip such like the push but has the motion of a slap. The stick comes back and towards the ball all whilst in contact with the ground, like a slap.

The ball speed produced with this pass should be similar to that created with a slap so it is a great alternative pass which is deceptive and still strong. This pass is just as accurate as a push pass should be which means that this pass can be efficient at transferring the ball at speed, quickly becoming the go to pass selection for international players.

This pass when completed well, should be better than a hit pass due to the pace and accuracy. It can be useful in all areas of the pitch.

Hockey Session Plan Drill (Colour): Short Handle Hit (Clip Hit)

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Short Handle Hit (Clip Hit)

The short handle hit, also known as a clip hit, is the same as a normal hit but the hands will grip the stick halfway down the grip or just below.

This type of hit requires a shorter backswing which will mean you can hit the ball faster and can generate just as much power in the hit. By doing this, we can shoot quicker in the D as the swing saves us time and need for space, it reduces separation time between ball and stick which reduces the chances of being tackled.

As the grip is different to the normal hit, the ball should be positioned closer to the body when striking the ball, make sure to make these technical adjustments in order to complete the skill accurately.

This skill is useful for shooting and quick passing especially.

Hockey Session Plan Drill (Colour): Aerial

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Aerial

The Aerial pass is becoming an ever more popular pass and this is a highly technical skill.

To complete, the front foot should be behind the ball, right hand further up the stick - not as far as a hit, the left arm should tuck into the right forearm before lifting the ball and go back to normal position upon release of the ball. We are aiming for a slingshot motion, so the left hand goes out, in, out.

We are aiming to simultaneously transfer our body weight from our back foot onto our front foot, at the same time as rotating our upper body towards the direction we want to play the ball.

The aerial pass should be used as a pass, rarely as a clearance so I would recommend that 30m is enough distance to clear a line of defence or two and reach a more forward player. 30m is approximately the distance between the edge of the D and the halfway line.

This pass should be sent to a clear receiver, who is in space.

To receive an aerial, we should stand to the side of the drop zone, stick flat at shoulder height, left hand slightly higher than the right. You need soft hands so the ball will hit the stick and not bounce off, let the ball continue the way down to the floor, and put your stick flat on top of the ball to stop the ball momentum.

You can practice receiving aerials alone, throw the ball straight up high in the air, get into the right position under it to receive, follow advice above. Repeat this until you get confident and good control.

Hockey Session Plan Drill (Colour): Reverse

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Reverse Hit

The reverse hit is a highly technical skill and it is useful for a line pass down the left flank, Crossing the ball and shooting.

The hands should be in the frying pan grip at the top of the stick. the stick should start vertical by your left pocket with flat stick face facing the goal, the left hand should soften to allow the stick to drop to horizontal, then the left hand should drive the stick across the body going through the middle of the ball and following through past the right pocket.

We need to get low to a deep lunge and the ball should be almost a stick length away from the body, when in a lunge position to get clean and consistent contact. When making contact with the ball, the hands and stick should be coming round at the height of the middle of your shins.

Reverse Bunts

The reverse bunt is most similar to a slap but on the reverse side, this is a good type of pass for a shorter range and in limited space as it is quick to get off and it can be very accurate. This is also a good option for a shot for the above reasons, and it is easy to lift the ball so more of the goal is accessible.

To have a flat bunt, the hands should maintain more of a split grip, to lift it, hands closer together. This changes the ease of which we can get the stick lower, the lower the stick, the higher the ball can go as the stick can get under the ball better.

For the Bunt, you don't need to get as low, but still need to bend at the knees.

The grip is the same as the reverse hit, just much less backswing.

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