Hockey Session (Foundation Phase): 9-1-1 Counter Defense 3v2 +1

9-1-1 Counter Defense 3v2 +1 (15 mins)

Scenarios: 

• Ball 1: Hit that splits CB & Side Back
• Ball 2: Overhead that gets over the side back
• Ball 3: midfielder breaks through carrying the ball at speed

How it works:
Play 3 balls each round - one ball per scenario, mix up the order of the scenarios

Hold the recovery defender a few seconds after ball is played

Attackers can rotate each ball or stay in for all 3 before switching

Coaching Points:
Defense: 

• Communicate to organize, slow the ball down
• Force ball wide
• Delay until recovery defender makes it 3v3

once 3v3 structure, apply hard pressure and win the ball! Outlet to finish the play

Attack:

• Speed of play, limit touches on the ball
• Off ball movement and communication
• Finish the play to goal - score