Hockey drill: open assume and finish

Suitable for the following techniques: ball control , passing

Open assume and finish

Exercise:
  • Player Blue stands between the four pawns and plays player Red firmly -hard push.
  • Player Blue keeps eye contact with player Red and chooses position left or right between the pawns.
  • Player Red plays the ball firmly back to Blue's chosen position -attack position.
  • Player Blue accepts open and then finishes on goal.
Important:
  • Players Blue and Red stand with straight backs and bent legs on the ball of the foot. In the 'starting blocks'.
  • Stick just slightly above the knees.
Construction:
  • Player Blue takes open first at both attack positions on the forehand, then on the backhand, then alternately.
Level:
  • For 1st year D players, it is recommended that the trainer take the role of player Red in the beginning.
  • As confidence grows, and effectiveness, players can assume the role of Red.
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Characteristics of the drill

8
16
Necessary materials:
30
1
4
Suitable for the following levels:
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20
U21
U22
Seniors