Part 1: Manoeuvres

Players have one ball each.

Players run around area with ball on stick for 45-seconds, then move the ball while standing still for 45-seconds as active rest.

Repeat 3-times.

COACHING POINTS

Stick on ball throughout movements. Low body position, keep head up, identify space, constantly change direction

Part 2: Eliminations

2 players on each cone with 1 ball each.

First player carries forward, moving the ball left and right.

Players move the ball between each red cone at an angle as they carry the ball.

When the players get to the red box, they pull ball to the right and accelerate to the cone straight ahead. As they reach the cone, next player goes.

While waiting behind the cones, players move the ball in a static position.

1 goal for each time players cross to the opposite cone. Coach times 3-minutes.

Repeat 3-times, players attempt to beat their score with each attempt.

COACHING POINTS

Stick on ball, look forward, keep hands away from body, spatial awareness. Low body position, head up, increase speed when changing direction

Part 3: Connections

Players in 3 groups starting behind the cones.

First person carries ball at speed. As players approach the red cones at an angle, they use evasive skill to avoid them.

When players reach the end, they carry around the cone, make a pass back to the group, then jog back to the start. Next player receives pass and repeats exercise.

Waiting players move the ball from a static position.

Each completed pass equals 1 goal.

Coach times 3-minutes as each group competes with each other.

Repeat 3-times.

COACHING POINTS

Stick on the ball, look ahead, visual connection before passing, pass and receive on the move. Head up, knees bent, drive knees forward, focus on speed and accuracy.

Part 4: Small Group Gameplay

Players start by running towards each other, circle around each other and return back to their line.

1 v 1 battles last 30 seconds to score a goal before next battle commences.

Blues start with the ball first, then alternate between each team.

Score in either goal with shaded area (2 yards).

Rotate teams around after 3 minute matches.

COACHING POINTS

Attackers: draw the defender, read body language, change angle. Attack the defender, drive into space and change speed.

Defenders: small steps when defending. Try to dictate where attack goes through your body and stick positioning.