Hockey Session (Foundation Phase): Warm-Up: Hungry Hippo Defence

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Setup:

Use the D or another area of the ptich approx size of the D.

Attack vs defence (attack should start with an extra player, this can be adjusted depending on session intent)

5 cones (4 of 1 colour and 1 of another colour)

Intent:

-This warmup can be used for a defensive or attacking practice focus, the intent is to get players on both sides mirroring game like situations of attack and defence in the D.

Coaching Points:

-The attackers goal is to touch one of the cones without being tagged by a defender (if they are tagged they are eliminated) An extra point is awarded for touching the central red cone.

-The defenders goal is tag the attackers to eliminate them, defenders may not go outside the D.

-Attackers should look for ways to team up and exploit the defenders to draw them out of position.

-Defenders should focus on their communication and positioning to make sure all the cones stay protected.