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01.01 Skills - Day One
Playing Style - Advanced Programme
At this point in time, we need to concentrate on ensuring that the players are competent at an Under 15 level.
NOTE: Today is the first day of Match Play - the focus today will be to discuss the two basic playing patterns, namely:
Offensive Pattern - GK-2-3-3-2;
Defensive Pattern - GK-1-3-4-2.
Skills Progression - Under 15
Emphasis
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Fitness - Depending on other activities enjoyed by the players outside their hockey, fitness work may need to be introduced at this level.
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Decisions - Players should be involved in any decision making and be given responsibility to make their own decisions during games.
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Tactics - Players should be able to cope with the concept of playing to a team tactic or set play.
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Skills - Emphasis should be placed on the correct performance of skills with remedial skill sessions as and when required.
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Mental Skills - Players should be able to prepare themselves mentally for the game.
Game Plan
Players should:
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Be able to change the way they are playing depending on how the opposition is playing;
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Communicate collectively to enhance decision making;
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Vary the tempo of the game;
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Exploit width and depth;
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Be encourage to create three on two's in a game;
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Change the play and / or retain possession by back passing;
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Understand and execute set plays;
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Understand the concept of taking risks to score goals;
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Be encouraged to interchange positions;
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Understand the concept of man-to-man and zone defence (NOTE: Also known as "Ball Side / Help Side");
Skills Standard
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Dribbling - Players should be able to get eye contact while dribbling under pressure;
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Deception - Players should be able to deceive opponents with both stick & body movements;
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Trapping - Players should be able to trap and control a raised ball;
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Goal Scoring - Stance & Positioning - Players should be able to get into position and stance to be able to receive the ball in a good position for an immediate shot at goal;
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Corner Defense - Players should be able to vary defence to cope with attacking variations;
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Slap Pass - Players should be able to execute a slap pass;
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Flick, Scoop & Jink - Players should be able to flick, scoop & jink;
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Goalkeepers - Goalkeepers should be able to read the play and direct defenders.
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03.01.15 Discussion on Playing Format - as per 02.14 Playing Style
NOTE: It is important for the players to gain a thorough understanding of the patterns and what the expectation is of each position - it is also important for the substitutes to understand what positions they will be expected to cover:
Forward Substitute - Outside Left Midfield, Left Wing Forward, Right Wing Forward, Outside Right Midfield & Center Midfield / Center Back.
Defense Substitute - Sweeper, Left Back, Right Back, Inside Left Midfield & Inside Right Midfield.
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