Hockey Session (Under 12s): BHHC U12 Girls 15-4-21 (Receiving)

Ball Carry

SET UP

• In pairs, players are about 20 metres apart.
• The player with the ball carries towards their partner who will hold up a number using their fingers.
• The ball carrier needs to call out each number held up to ensure they are looking up and carrying the ball at the 1 o'clock position.
• Start with walking, progress to running.
• Keep swapping the ball carrier.
• Progression - player holding numbers up moves around. The ball carrier must call out the numbers and change direction to keep carrying towards their partner.

Passing Square

SET UP

• 4 players on the outside. One player in the middle.
• 3 of the 4 players on the outside have a ball.
• Player in the middle can receive from anyone but passes to the player without a ball.
• The player in the middle should work hard for a set number or passes or time.
• Keep rotating the player in the middle.

Step in front & first touch

SET UP

• In pairs with one ball.
• The cone acts as a defender.
• The receiver should indicate to their partner when and where they want the ball.
• Run to receive the ball on the move, carry a few paces and pass back to the feeder.
• 10 passes and switch over.

• Receive the ball on the move, in front of the defender (cone).
• First touch should carry the ball forward / left / right, away from the defender.
• Low body position with a flat stick to have better control of the ball when receiving.
• Look! Both the feeder and receiver need to look before they pass and receive.

Set Play - 16 Hit Out

SET UP

• Set up player positions for a 16 with an overload for the team taking the hit out. Eg. 5 v 3 or 6 v 3 (add a high player for the overload team).
• The aim for the team taking the hit out is to score in the mini goal.
• The aim for the pressing team is to win possession and score in the main goal.
• Depending on how much space you have, the mini goal can be at the 23, the halfway line, or between the two.
• The team taking the hit out should be successful.

COACHING POINTS

• Positions - where does the ball taker need his/her teammates? Wide, more than one option available, movement in the middle to break up the press.
• Type of pass - accurate, ball pace, flat.
• Feet and stick work - getting feet around and using a drag to pass to the right.
• Press - centre forward in front of the ball. Where do you want the team with the ball to pass? Or more importantly, where don't you want them to pass?