Hockey Session (Under 8s): Raid the nest

Passing

• 2 teams of 4 (ish)
• Set up as shown in diagram
• One player stands by the box ready to receive the pass
• Other players start behind the single cone
• Players run from single cone (one at a time) to collect a ball from the middle and pass to the player on their box.
• Box player receives and controls the ball into the box.
• Next player can't go until the ball has been controlled into the box.
• Players follow each pass to rotate through the positions.
• Play until their are no balls left in the middle.
• Players must fetch any miss controlled balls and can't continue until the ball is in the box.

ProgressionThe teams empty their collection box back into the middle with a carry from the box, then a pass into a player in the middle.

Coaching points

Ball carry, head up, neutral stick. left hand away from bodyPassing: Make eye contact, good weight transfer, follow through the push pass for accuracy.Receive: Soft hands, move towards the ball.