Zone Possession Game

Zone Possession Game

If you’re looking for a good possession drill, here it is! In the Zone Possession Game, players have to maintain possession and be creative in a small, cramped space — their success is rewarded by expanding the playing area. When they have the ball, players can...
Rock, Tree, Bridge 2.0

Rock, Tree, Bridge 2.0

Who doesn’t have fond memories of Rock, Tree, Bridge at summer field hockey camp? Well now you can use this beefed-up version of an old favorite any time of the year! If you’re feeling the need to inject some fun into your physical warm up, Rock, Tree,...
Spare Defender Game

Spare Defender Game

We practice numbers-even and numbers-down defensive tactics pretty often, but what about when we have a spare defender? When you have a numerical advantage on defense, the likelihood that your team will come up with the ball is greater AND you have an exciting...
Baseline Shooting (with help)

Baseline Shooting (with help)

Listen, we all know you shouldn’t shoot from the baseline, but that’s only when you don’t have help! With this drill, your team will learn the most important positions to fill when their teammate is dribbling on the baseline. And they’ll get so...
Full-Field Pod Play

Full-Field Pod Play

Submitted by Alex Calder, Gwynedd Mercy University. Full-Field Pod Play is a great way to implement a version of live game play while adhering to COVID-19 pod requirements. Separate your field into zones designated for each of your pods and utilize passing between...