People, Participation, Progression, Performance in Hockey
“Principles” are a means by which you/we develop a common methodology.
Principles describe how we play, how we treat every encounter, they are “WHAT WE DO” regardless of the situation.
Below are some personal principles of mine – they describe the way you manage every interaction with the game with or without the ball.
We also have game cycle principles here
 | First touch, next action |
| Use your first touch to direct the ball to assist your next move | |
 | Stick to stick/space |
| Easy, accurate passes to your teams sticks (or where their stick is going to be) | |
 | Receive in motion |
| Receive on the run forcing defenders to react, make decisions and adjust to "your tune" | |
 | See context, anticipate |
| What is my next job, where should I go next - Scanning & planning | |
 | Pace |
| Quick decisions, Quick passes, Quick balls | |
 | Face the play |
| Ensure you face the pitch so you can "see context" | |
 | Carry with threat (Left foot!!) |
| Carry the ball in such a fashion that you can do multiple things - challenging the defender | |
 | Communicate |
| Where am I going, where do I need help | |
 | Risk & Reward |
| What reward is commensurate with the risk you are taking? |
