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Planning Training

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Planning is the key to successfully conducting training. A simple plan will mean that your players are never bored, and you are never caught wondering what to do next. When you are planning training drills things to think about include:

  • Is the environment safe and suitable for the session objective (topic)?
  • How easily can I implement the session plan?
  • Is it likely that the session will commence quickly (within 2 minutes) (Well organised, easy to explain)?
  • What instructions and demonstrations do I need to clearly communicate the rules and objective?
  • Will the activity “look” like hockey? That is – area of play, rules, goals, objectives, opposition?
  • Do I have a couple of modifications to make the activity easier or harder depending on how the team reacts that will retain the objective of the session
  • Ensure your players arrive at training ready for hockey, with shin pads, sticks and water bottles.