The GameObjectivesFocus onTransition/ResetProgression
Game makeup
- 4 v 4 (or can add GKs for 5 v 5) – ph 2
- 20m x 15m
Rules
- Std hockey rules
- Normal goal scoring
Development
- Subs – they replace the player who loses the ball
- Extra team – they replace the losing team when goal scored
Explicit Objectives
- Positional play – developing positional responsibilities
- Support in attack and defence
- Generating understanding of transition between defense and attack
Focus points – “The magic carpet”
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- Look for “playing” a position
- Look for zones supporting each other (Attack+midfield or Mid + defense)
- FAST attacks
- Look for WHOLE team moving up/down the pitch
- Look for fast transitions
- Good movement up the wings from midfield
- Discipline midfielders to not overcommit either way
Transition/Reset
- Normal game
- See progression for adaptations
Progression
- Turn & Burn to encourage faster transitions
- Lose a player who loses the ball (unless he gets it back in 5 secs)
- Team replaced when goal is scored
- Narrow/widen pitch
- Increase player nos
- Change formation