Level 1 2014

Sydney

Coaching Hockey is not an exact science

Half science, half art Technique alters with body type and individual differences. What a player does needs to work and be repeatable. Practicing needs to be enjoyable

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Traditional Positions

Starting Positions 5, 3, 2

LB RB

LH CH RH

IL IR

LW RWCF

2 main formations being used internationally, nationally and within NSW

1. 3. 1. 3. 3

1. 3. 2. 2. 3

LS RS

CS

LM RM

DM

LD CD RD

GK

1.3.1.3.3

CM

LS RS

CS

LM RM

LDM RDM

LD CD RD

GK

1.3.2.2.3

Requirement for excellent core skills One touch trapping Pushing on the run Vision off the ball Sequential systematic thinking Need to be able to move the ball laterally in the

midfield Understanding of your role and responsibilities

Marking Opposition Players Man to Man rather than Zonal

Self Play Rule

Volume of running required Repeat efforts Aerobic base Interchange practices

Roles of players e.g.

Centre Striker, Outside Strikers positioning Help side players Defensive Midfielders, Goal keeper Actual Positions

LD CD RD

DM CM

LM RM

LS RS

Example Elongation of strikers from defense into attack

Elongation of Strikers when in offensive 50 Meters

CS

Outletting /Pressing Practices

Normally outlet with a variation of 3 and 4 defenders at the back and move the ball over greater distances to move the opposition press

Traditional Outletting

4 at the back

Starting Positions

LH LB RB RH

CH

IL IR

LW RWCF

Traditional Outletting

Ball Movement

4 at the back

LH LB RB RH

CH

IL IR

L W RW CF

LD CD RD

DM CM

LM RMCS

LS RS Example

Starting positions Outletting with

3 at the back

LD CD RD

DM CM

LM RM

CS

LS RS Example Outletting with

3 at the back

Ball movement

LD CD RD

DM CM

LM RMCS

LS RS Example Outletting with

3 at the back

Ball movement

LD CD RD

DM CM

LM RM

CS

LS RS

Example Outletting with

3 at the back

Ball movement

LD CD RD

DM CM

LM RMCS

LS RS

Example Outletting with

3 at the back

Ball movement

Outletting with

4 at the back

Starting Positions

LD SW CD RD

CM

LM RM

LS RS

CS

Example Outletting with

4 at the back

Ball movement

LD DM CD RD

CM

LM RM

LS RS

CS

Example Outletting with

4 at the back

Ball movement

LD DM CD RD

CM

LM RM

LS RS

CS

Outletting with

4 at the back

Ball movement

LD DM CD RD

CM

LM RM

LS RS

CS

Attacking plays - Circle penetration

- Generally pass the ball to targets(players) rather than dribbling the ball into the D

RB

ExampleTraditional Striker attack

Ball & Player Movement

LH LB

CH

IL

LW RW CF

IR

RH

RB

ExampleTraditional Midfield Attack

Ball & Player Movement

LH LB

CH

IL

LW CF RW

I R

RH

SW

Example New style

Right Side Attack Player & Ball Movement

CD

CM

LM RM

LS RS

CS

RDLD

RD

Example

Right Side Attack Player & Ball Movement

CD

CM

LM RM

LS RS

CS

RDLD

SW

Example

Static play attackingoptions Player & Ball Movement

CD

CM

LM RM

LS RS

CS

RDLD

Full press Pocket Press Midfield Press

Full Press Against team with 2 backs & 1 Centre Midfielder

IFIT Model

Starting Positions Opposition in RED

LD CD RD

LM RM

LS RS CS cm

DM DM

CB LDRD

RM LM

Ls

DEF

RS CS

Encourage first pass to LD or RD by blocking middle

DEFENCE - Win the ball back!Basic Rule “Nearest Player Goes” to Pressure Ball Carrier.

CHANNELLING THE BALL

-To the LHS, it is harder to attack from the LHS.

-A competent defence will direct the ball towards their “red zone” and force a turnover.

-A developing defence will push the ball towards the sideline.

◦ Dribbling the ball◦ Hitting the ball◦ Pushing the ball◦ Slapping the ball

NB. As a guide the stick height should be up to the players hip

Flat dribbling - ball in front of right foot - Head should be facing forward - Bending from the knees

Indian dribbling - Moving the ball the width of the players shoulders from one side to the other

and back again

- Player moves the stick over the ball to collect it on the left side before bring it back to their right side

• Knees slightly bent• Head over the ball• Hands apart • Stick on slight angle

Right hand over the line of the ball Right hand down the stick Body weight going forward

Hands together approximately 100 to 150 mm Keep head still on impact Make the hitting arc “around” rather than “up and down” Left knee MUST be bent Head stays down through the movement

Hands apart on the grip Wide stance Knees bent Ball start position is back foot Pushing through and following through

Hands are together approx 200 mm from top Stick start from the ground and sweeps through the ball

Stick stays flat through the tackle and close to the ground Stick must not swing forward in tackle Requires two hands to be on the stick for strength

Stick is in left hand Grip is at the top of the stick Stick moves forward away from the body to contact the ball

One on One elimination-travel towards the player

-move laterally away by dragging the ball

- keep the ball in front of your body

-accelerate after dragging passed the player

Ball carrier runs towards the opposition player (pink marker) Assist player runs square to slightly forward of the ball carrier Ball carrier pass the ball laterally to the assist player Assist player accelerates with the ball Original ball carrier MUST accelerate past opposition player after passing

Pulling Out - The ball is usually dragged out on synthetic surfaces rather than hit or pushed- Pushing and hitting the ball out is allowed- Note hand and feet positions before the ball is pulled out- Note the follow through with the stick position after the ball leaves the stick

Ball can be stopped upright or in the flat stick “on ground” method Junior players will find this a difficult skill when early in the development The ball must be stopped outside the circle first before it can be pushed back into

the D

Feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent

Weight on balls of feet (not toes) Gloves and stick in front of body (forward of shoulders) Hands up in comfortable position, facing towards ball

For all saves, move body towards save first Ground saves: upper body drives towards ball, head

over knee, over foot. Open hip to allow for save to side Aerial saves: don’t swing at ball. Body moves to line of

ball first, then glove. Present as much of glove to ball as possible.

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