CREATING SPACE INSIDE THE CIRCLE TO RECEIVE AND SHOOT
PLAYERS
2+ PLAYERS
SPACE
CIRCLE
EQUIPMENT
5+ BALLS
EXPLANATION:
Ball starts with X1. X2 starts on the penalty stroke mark, and initiates the movement by signaling for the ball and leading away from the goal.
X1 passes the ball to X2’s stick in the area marked by cones (shaded in the diagram). This shaded area represents the limited space attacker usually has inside the circle.
X2 receives the ball, turns and shoots.
X2 returns to penalty stroke mark and repeat.
VARIATIONS:
Add in two more passers (see Multiple Pass diagram) so X2 is receiving passes from different angles.
COACHING POINTS:
X2 makes a sharp movement to receive and get balanced to receive with one touch and shoot with the 2nd touch.
X2’s first touch should go towards goal (likely a defender will be there in a game). First touch should put ball either lateral or away from goal.
Speed of release. Focus on a quick transition from reception to shot release.
PROGRESSION:
LTT: Same.
TTC: Add turn for reverse stick shots also. Make sure shot is still released inside cones.
TTW: Add a passive defender (coach) who pressures the shot on reception. Defender can pressure from either Right of Left side - shooter should “feel” pressure and turn to shoot on opposite side.
