Complete Field Hockey with GB Coach, Jamie Kingstone

Learn essential field hockey dribbling skills to advance the ball, beat defenders, and maintain ball out in front with solid stick contact for control and vision.

master forehand control by keeping the ball on the flat side of the stick, out in front of the right foot for full pitch access, dribbling, and passing.

Master the Indian dribble to move ball left to right, using a loose right hand and a controlled left hand, keeping ball in front with smooth contact and reverse-stick action.

Master the v drag to change direction. Deceive the defender by keeping your body facing the intended direction while dragging the ball off your right foot in a wide v.

Learn the v drag drill and v drag chase, including indian dribble chase setups, to change direction quickly, dribble left-to-right and right-to-left, and beat a defender for a point.

Use the pullback to create separation from defenders while keeping forward vision, pulling the ball back through the feet space and keeping a steep angle to avoid being stolen.

Drift left with the loaded carry, keep the ball in front of right foot with hips rotated left to pass forwards, and lift the ball for 3D dribbling over defenders.

Master short, long, and aerial passes to advance the ball quickly into the circle. Use your whole body, especially the legs, to improve accuracy and connections.

Use the tic tac pass for short passes: keep the stick on the floor, tick and tap with the right hand, guiding with the left toward the target.

Master the push pass for short, high-accuracy passes with continuous stick-ball contact, drag the ball forward, and flick the wrist to release.

Master the push pass for controlled, longer passes, keeping the ball connected to the stick with a wide base. Drills include push pass tennis and kabaddi hockey.

Master the slap pass to cover distances with control, keep the ball on the floor, using a double V grip and a low stance to guide it to the target.

Develop powerful forehand and backhand hits for passes and shots in field hockey, using a double V grip, diagonal ball placement, and controlled wrist and body rotation.

Execute the wide base receive to trap under pressure, keeping the left hand low and away, inside your body line, and creating space for your team.

Receive the ball across the body from the left side, trap it on or just outside right foot, open the right hip, and carry to attack the defender's weak side.

Receive the ball across the body to open space and attack the defender’s left foot. Practice feeder and receiver drills, then 4v4 overloads to link with teammates.

Master reverse stick receiving in field hockey, using flat and upright techniques with proper grip and trapping posture to control passes away from the feet and set up a forehand play.

Master the left-hand side receive with a wide base and back facing the sideline, receiving on the right foot for a forward first touch, using a flat reverse stick barrier.

Practice receiving bouncing and aerial balls in pairs by trapping below knee height and using a wide base with a horizontal stick to cushion and control.

Master defensive skills in hockey by tightening marking, intercepting passes, and tackling with strong footwork under maximum pressure to disrupt the opposition and prevent scoring.

Master the block tackle to win the ball by keeping weight over the left knee and the stick, two hands on the stick wide apart, timing to avoid fouls.

Master the reverse stick block tackle on the left using forehand principles, keep hands in front with left knuckles down, turn the right shoulder across, and time to win possession.

Learn to execute the shave tackle to dispossess attackers in front of you. Practice defending drills, including the escape artist and shave to goal, with pair work and small games.

Defend lifted balls in field hockey by keeping two hands on the stick, staying mobile with a horizontal stick, and stealing the ball as it separates while avoiding swings.

Master the art of shooting in field hockey by developing forehand and backhand shots, low flat strikes, deflections, and circle play to convert chances and rebound opportunities.

Master the forehand finish by adopting a wide, low base and two-handed grip, with the left shoulder pointed at the goal to direct the ball in and create space.

Master deflections in field hockey to score by redirecting on-target shots or passes and turning wide balls toward goal, using forehand and backhand techniques, ramped shots, and running deflections.

Master rebounding in field hockey by anticipating the ball, maintaining a ready wide base with hands apart, head over the ball, boxing out the defender, and shooting first time.

Master rebounding from shots saved by the keeper by using a split grip, a wide base, and a forward-leaning contact to score the rebound.

Learn on the run forehand and backhand by hitting off the correct foot to build a base, finishing with hands under the shoulder and keeping the ball out in front.

Master the back space shot to score in the circle by receiving the ball inside your body, loading weight, and putting the ball into the back space for a shot.

Practice gameplay to connect with teammates, win ball as a team, press and defend with man-to-man or zonal marking, and move the ball up with outletting formations.

Master the man-to-man press with a spare defender, intercept and defend passing lanes, and use a 2-3-1 mini hockey setup to create width and drive scoring opportunities.

Master the split press in man-to-man defense to trap the ball on one side using a spare defender, and run a 4-3-3 outletting with wide backs and a holding midfielder.