Inside Hockey coaching
Animated practices created by Inside Hockey in DrillFlow Studio, ready to explore and take into your next session.
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This 3v3 delayed defending drill brings real game scenarios into training. Ball 1: Defender shoots first, then recovers into the 3v3. Ball 2: Defender initiates the play with a pass, loops around cones, and joins late. It forces attackers and defenders to solve problems under changing pressure and timing — just like match play.
Around the world is a continuous high effort alternating 3v2 drill. As soon as one team has begun their attack with 3 players, they send another 2 players in to set up for the next defence. The attack is played out until the attacking team scores or the defending team wins the ball and outlets to their team at halfway. As soon as a goal is scored or the defence outlets to halfway, the attack immediately commences in the other direction.
A simple way to build circle awareness and finishing quality is to work both sides at once. Adding defenders in adds a new dimension to this. This drill sharpens connection, timing, and decision-making in high-value areas.
Connection under pressure — that’s the difference between good and great. This 2-player combination drill builds vision, timing, and touch under game-like conditions. Start with a bounce board, scan low to high, link up with a 1-2, and finish with intent. The goal: speed, awareness, and execution on both sides.
A hardworking continuous passing drill that includes leading to space and posting back to receive. Players should work hard to lead around the cone and post back.
2 v 2 where the attackers are trying to score but the defenders are also trying to win the ball and ext.
Skill repetition builds confidence. This drill focuses on repeated eliminations into a finish — ideal for players wanting to improve both their forehand and backhand drags. Without a goalkeeper, make it a race to increase speed and intensity. With a goalkeeper, alternate sides and challenge your finishing accuracy. Simple structure, high-quality skill work.
Great teams are built on great basics. This 4-player passing flow drill develops movement, connection, and clean execution — ideal for warm-ups or skill refinement sessions. Coach the details: quality passes, clean receives, and continuous movement. Add a competitive element by playing first to 10 with other groups.
Warm-ups should switch the brain on, not just the body. This intricate passing combination drill develops awareness, detail, and connection while refining the basics. It’s a great way to challenge players mentally before training or games.
This progressive 1v1 / 2v2 / 3v3 / 4v4 drill is excellent for connection in attack and structure in defence. Players must read pressure, make decisions, and work together as numbers build. Simple setup, high game relevance.
