5/6 WEEK 8 / PRACTICE 1

WK.8 — P1

Focus: Full-field conditioning through gameplay, aggressive riding/clearing, quick offensive reads, and closing games under pressure.

0:00–0:08 | Agility + Stick Work

  • Sprint → Backpedal → Sprint (20 yds): Game-speed transition footwork.

  • GB Scoop in Traffic: 4 players in small box, coach rolls ball in — winner scoops & clears.

  • Cradle + Burst: 5 quick cradles, explode to next cone, switch hands mid-run.

Coaching Points: Keep hips low on backpedal, GB scoops clean, change speeds.

0:08–0:18 | Small-Sided – 4v4 Full-Field Clear & Ride

  • Half team rides, half clears from goalie.

  • Play until offense scores or defense clears over midline.

  • Switch roles every rep.

  • Forces constant sprinting + decision-making under pressure.

0:18–0:28 | Partner Passing – Pressure Passing

  • Partner 1 starts with passive D on them.

  • Pass to Partner 2 → defender turns live.

  • Partner 2 must move feet & protect stick before passing back.

  • Rotate D every rep.

0:28–0:38 | Position-Specific (Live Contact)

  • Attack: Protect stick under heavy pressure, use rollback + V-cut to get open.

  • Midfield: Split dodge → re-dodge if forced out.

  • Defense: Lift bottom hand, force bad angles without overcommitting.

  • Goalie: Make save, quick 3-step outlet, handle rider in face.

0:38–0:48 | Offensive Install – “Late Clock Motion”

  • 30 seconds on clock, ball starts up top.

  • Run quick motion: initiate dodge, swing ball backside, crease cut for finish.

  • Every player touches ball.

  • Walk-through → live with clock pressure.

0:48–0:58 | Defensive Drill – End-Game Stop

  • Offense starts with 1-goal lead, 45 seconds left.

  • Defense must press, double if needed, and get ball back.

  • Offense works to protect ball & kill clock.

0:58–1:08 | Full-Field Transition – 6v5 Continuous

  • Coach starts with GB → outlet to offense.

  • Run 6v5 to shot, then immediately outlet to next team coming down opposite way.

  • High pace, minimal stoppage.

1:08–1:18 | Championship Scrimmage – 10v10 with Rules

  • First to 3 goals wins.

  • Losers run 1 × 20 yd sprint, winners get water.

  • Keeps energy high & stakes real.

1:18–1:25 | RST Conditioning – 10 × 20-Yard Sprints

  • 100% effort, 15 seconds rest.

  • Coaches time first and last sprint to test consistency.

1:25–1:30 | Wrap & Huddle

  • Review: late-game composure, riding/clearing discipline, playing at tournament speed.

5/6 WEEK 8 / PRACTICE 2

WK.8 — P2

Focus: Competitive game reps, tournament-style conditioning, and mental toughness under pressure.

0:00–0:08 | Agility + Competitive GB Battle

  • Sprint → Crossover Shuffle → Sprint (20 yds): simulates defensive recoveries.

  • GB Battle Lines: 2 lines facing each other, coach rolls ball between — winner clears to cone for point. Losers do 2 push-ups.

  • Cradle Sprint Relays: Teams race 30 yds cradling in strong/weak hand.

0:08–0:18 | 3v2 to 4v3 Continuous

  • Start with 3 attackers vs. 2 defenders from a GB.

  • On shot or turnover, next 3 defenders sprint in, 1 middie joins O to make it 4v3.

  • Repeat for non-stop action.

  • Teaches quick recognition and spacing in odd-man rushes.

0:18–0:28 | Partner Passing – Speed Challenge

  • 30 seconds, as many accurate passes as possible (both hands).

  • Winners move up a line, losers drop down — creates skill ladder and urgency.

0:28–0:38 | Position-Specific “Live”

  • Attack: Dodging from X & wings vs. real defense, finish under pressure.

  • Midfield: Dodge → slide comes → make pass to next hot player.

  • Defense: Close-out and recover on rotating offense.

  • Goalies: 10 rapid-fire shots from mixed spots, simulate clearing under pressure.

0:38–0:48 | Tournament Ride/Clear Gauntlet

  • 6 offensive vs. 6 defensive full-field.

  • Clearing team has 15 seconds to cross midfield.

  • Riders lock off, midfielders jump lanes.

  • Switch roles each rep.

  • Scoring: +1 for clear, +1 for ride turnover.

0:48–0:58 | End-Game Situations – 1 Goal Game

  • 3 minutes on clock.

  • One team is up 1, other is down 1.

  • Play to win — no resets unless goal or clear turnover.

  • Run twice, switch which team is leading.

0:58–1:08 | 5v5 Full-Field Continuous

  • Coach throws GB, first 5 to scoop play offense until shot/turnover, then other team breaks out.

  • Continuous subbing from box to keep speed maxed.

1:08–1:18 | Championship Scrimmage – 10v10

  • Best-of-3 mini-games to 2 goals.

  • 60-second shot clock to force pace.

  • Winner takes home the “practice championship belt” (could be actual prop for fun).

1:18–1:25 | RST Conditioning – 10 × 20-Yard Sprints

  • 100% effort, 15 seconds rest.

  • Coaches time first and last sprint to test consistency.

1:25–1:30 | Wrap & Team Talk

  • Celebrate season’s improvement.