Field Hockey Curriculum for Players & Coaches

Head Up - Getting it Right

Fix - "guiding" the ball, "tap" it when dribbling

The Left Hand Control Position

Fix - Right hand turning the stick when doing the Single Dribble

Fix - Right hand too low when controlling the ball - Stationary

Fix - Right hand too high when controlling the ball

The One Hand Reach

Fix - Reaching to get the ball with two hands on the stick

Fix - One Hand Reach with Push Position Grip

Fix - Straight Line Running - Ball on the Right Hand Side

Fix - Left Hand Grip wrong when running with the ball

Fix - Tapping the ball instead of guiding when Running with the ball

Fix - Right hand too low when running with the ball

Stop and Start

Push - The Basics (Learned Stationary)

Push - Straight Ahead (on the run)

Don’t teach Slap or Drag in Level One

Changing the grip from Push & Hit to Left Hand Control

The Forehand Upright Trap

The Reverse Stick Upright Trap

An Introduction to Tackling

Tackle in Retreat Movement

Tackle in Retreat - Forehand side

Tackle in Retreat - Reverse stick side

Fix - Tackling - Not with two hands on the stick

Fix - Tackling - Do not lunge forward

Fix - Tackling - Do not commit to the flat tackle

Forehand Sweep Hit

Reverse Sweep Hit

The Upright Hit

Fix - Hit with hands apart