2v1 Principles
A detailed but ultimately simple breakdown of the 2v1, a staple of the game
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How to Overload a Back 4
Outletting against an organised press is difficult and often requires problem-solving as a unit to bypass the press. You can prepare for this by having a series of preplanned movements on which players can adapt and build upon. One of these movements that is commonly used is a back 4
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The Deep Centre Forward
How and why you should play with a deep centre forward in field hockey
Baseline 2v1 - Drill Breakdown
A drill focusing on developing 2v1 skills in a specific scenario. Relevant secondary focuses include: speed of transfer, receiving on the move, circle possession retention, head-up carrying and tactical positioning
The Critical Scan
The Critical Scan is a term often discussed among the footballing community. It refers to the scan you make as the pass is coming towards you. It provides you with the most clarity you can get before you trap the ball
What is scanning?
Scanning refers to the motion of
How to play with a Freeman
Blocking direct entry into the circle, occupying dangerous areas of space and problem-solving in defence
Half Court Press
Outlining the key points to performing a successful half-court press
Pressing a back 3
Insight into a basic back 3 press
Pressing a back 4
Pressing a back four is a simple concept that can allow the players to work as a team to win a turnover and maintain pressure on the opposition. The press assumes that we are pressing as a front 3, two attacking midfielders, a back 3 and a freeman. For more