Ball Control & Dribbling
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How to Protect the Ball Under Pressure in Field Hockey
How to keep the ball under pressure in field hockey with scanning, ball position, changes of pace and early passing, without committing obstruction.
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How to Do a Pull-Back (Drag-Back) in Field Hockey
Step-by-step technique for the field hockey pull-back, the most common mistakes, and six drills from static touches to beating a defender.
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Elimination Skills: How to Beat a Defender 1v1 in Field Hockey
The principles and five elimination skills for beating a defender 1v1 in field hockey, with a practice progression and three drills you can do at home.
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How to Do a V-Drag in Field Hockey (and When to Use It)
A step-by-step guide to the V-drag in field hockey, with coaching points, when to use it in a game, and five drills from slow motion to a live defender.