4 v 4 Diamond

Game makeup

1. 4 v 4 (or can add GKs for 5 v 5) – ph 2
2. 20m x 15m

Rules

1. Std hockey rules
2. Normal goal scoring

Development

1. Subs – they replace the player who loses the ball
2. Extra team – they replace the losing team when goal scored

Explicit Objectives

1. Positional play – developing positional responsibilities
2. Support in attack and defence
3. Generating understanding of transition between defense and attack

Focus points – “The magic carpet”

1. 1. Look for “playing” a position
   2. Look for zones supporting each other (Attack+midfield or Mid + defense)
   3. FAST attacks
   4. Look for WHOLE team moving up/down the pitch
   5. Look for fast transitions
   6. Good movement up the wings from midfield
   7. Discipline midfielders to not overcommit either way

Transition/Reset

1. Normal game
2. See progression for adaptations

Progression

1. Turn & Burn to encourage faster transitions
2. Lose a player who loses the ball (unless he gets it back in 5 secs)
3. Team replaced when goal is scored
4. Narrow/widen pitch
5. Increase player nos
6. Change formation