Ealing HC Coaching Playbook

  WARM-UP - A few ideas to make training interesting.     SESSION SMALL UNIT PLAY (SUP) Drill 1: Basic 1v1 (10 minutes) Setup: Place a defender on the goal to ball line. Execution: The attacker starts with the ball and passes to the defender, who passes it back. Once the ball is returned, the play goes live. Focus: Encourage attackers to exploit space and use quick changes of pace. Drill 2: 2 Attackers vs. 1 Defender (10 minutes) Setup: Same as Drill 1 but add an extra attacker. Execution: The initial attacker passes to the second attacker (being marked). After receiving the ball back, the play is live. Focus: Improve quick passing and decision-making under pressure. Drill 3: 3v1 Challenge (10 minutes) Setup: Start as drill 2 add a third from the 23m line as the play develops. Execution: Begin the scenario with 2 attackers vs. 1 defender, then transition to 3v1. Focus: Developing overloads and creating scoring opportunities. Drill 4: 2 Defenders vs. 2 Attackers (10 minute...

Create 2 v 1's, and you will win your hockey game WARM - UP Choose your own pulse raiser, fox and rabbits, roller ball, tig or tag......etc.. DYNAMIC STICK AND BALL Continue with the 4x4, however, make sure you are strict with the number of touches and the execution of the technical component. Creating 2v1 situations in field hockey is a strategic approach to manipulate the game's dynamics, providing the attacking team with a numerical advantage and increasing their chances of success in bypassing defenders or creating scoring opportunities. Here are the main principles to effectively generate and exploit 2v1 scenarios: 1. Spatial Awareness Recognise Space : Players must be constantly aware of the space around them, including where teammates and opponents are positioned. Recognising open spaces or mismatches can lead to opportunities to create 2v1s. Positioning : Effective positioning is crucial. Attackers should position themselves such that they force the defender to make a d...

A dynamic warm-up is an essential start to any field hockey session, designed to prepare players physically and mentally for the activity ahead. Unlike static stretching, which involves holding a stretch for a period of time, dynamic warm-ups consist of movement-based exercises that increase heart rate, warm the muscles, and enhance flexibility, coordination, and joint mobility. Here’s why dynamic warm-ups are crucial at the beginning of a field hockey session: Increase Blood Flow and Muscle Temperature : Dynamic exercises raise the body’s core temperature and increase blood flow to the muscles. Warmer muscles are more pliable, which can enhance performance and make technical movements smoother and more efficient. Enhance Coordination and Agility : Many dynamic warm-up exercises mimic the movements used in field hockey, such as lunges, squats, side shuffles, and gentle sprints. This prepares the body for similar motions during the game and activates the neural pathways involved in coor...