Hockey Session (Under 12s): Mental breakdown

Play the situation! Up or Down?!

Essence:

Changing circumstances create different mind states. Bring them in these situations. They'll scream, yell and dislike you for it. But it will make them better in the end.

Structure:

Games 4 vs 4. Before each of 3 mins. you give them the score they enter the game with. So it can be 2-0 for blue without a minute of play. And the only have 3 mins. to change the outcome.

As a bonus the losing team runs a shuttle from baseline till the 25 yard line (4 times)

Pointers:

1. To be fair don't start the same team with a negative score.

2. Be clear what you want as a coach in what fase?! (up 3 mins to go/ down 3 mins to go)

3. Trainer is the REF.

Variation:

3vs3. 5vs5.

Change the size of the field!