Session plan
Passing over distance
Getting started
Setup
Groups & equipment
Choose the number of players to see groups and the equipment you'll need.
Groups
Equipment
Warm-up
- One lap plus dynamic stretches, keep it quick and focused.
- Don't worry about a hit-up, just dive straight into the session.
- Sort players into groups by skill level during the warm-up.
Kick-off
- Briefly explain the session and skill focus.
- Split into groups.
- Coaches start with their groups.
Slapping over distance
The skill
How to do this skill
- Get low, left foot level with the ball, right knee nearly touching the ground.
- Take a low backswing.
- Snap your wrists on the backswing, and again when making contact.
- Make contact on the shaft, just back from the stick head.
- Bring the stick through along the surface, following through around your body.
When to use
- You have an open player over distance.
How to teach this skill
Demonstrate the full skill
Before starting, show the full skill so players see what they’re aiming for. Then explain the key components.
1Start with technique
Players pass back and forth across the field over distance. Coaches review each player’s technique and provide feedback.
2Follow your pass
The aim is to get it to a teammate through the cones – with speed and accuracy. Alter the distance between cones depending on skill level. The final player has a shot on goal.
3Play a game
Play a game to practise passing over distance. Follow the same coaching principles as the small games in previous sessions.
Hitting over distance
The skill
How to do this skill
- Hands together, V of both hands on the top edge of the stick.
- Cock your wrists and swing your hands back around your body.
- Step in with your left foot, left ankle level with the ball at impact.
- Transfer your weight onto a bent left knee.
- Follow through, hands finishing past your left hip.
When to use
- You have an open player over distance.
How to teach this skill
Demonstrate the full skill
Before starting, show the full skill so players see what they’re aiming for. Then explain the key components.
1Start with technique
Players pass back and forth across the field over distance. Coaches review each player’s technique and provide feedback.
2Follow your pass
The aim is to get it to a teammate through the cones – with speed and accuracy. Alter the distance between cones depending on skill level. The final player has a shot on goal.
3Play a game
Play a game to practise passing over distance. Follow the same coaching principles as the small games in previous sessions.
Overheads over distance
The skill
How to do this skill
- Stand a stick length from the ball.
- Open your grip, left hand touching your right forearm.
- Step in with your left foot, head over the ball.
- Get under the ball, then push your whole body up.
- Keep the ball on the stick as long as you can, then release.
When to use
- You have an open player in space.
How to teach this skill
Demonstrate the full skill
Before starting, show the full skill so players see what they’re aiming for. Then explain the key components.
1Start with technique
Players throw overheads back and forth across the field. Coaches review each player’s technique and provide feedback.
Safety noteGo one player at a time, so any misdirected overheads don’t hit anyone not watching.
2Follow your pass
The aim is to land it in the box – with speed and accuracy. Alter the size of the box depending on skill level. The final player has a shot on goal.
3Play a game
Play a game to practise passing over distance. Follow the same coaching principles as the small games in previous sessions.