Hockey Workshop (Summer Week 2)(Age 8 - 13 years)
Specialist coaching for all abilities and experience
Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Coombe Lane, BS9 2BJ
Shine hockey at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex offers a fantastic opportunity for children to develop their hockey knowledge and skills. Training on Coombe Dingles newly laid out astroturf the children will not only be working on specific skills to enhance their performance but will also work on understanding different formations and drills to benefit the play within attack, midfield and defence. Hockey sticks will be provided for those who are new to hockey, however those who do have their own sticks are more than welcome to bring them along. Astro's will be beneficial for those participating as the surface without can be quite slippery. Join Shine's fully qualified and supportive team of coaches for this fast growing and even faster paced sport.
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE WEARING SHIN PADS AND A GUM SHIELD - THOSE WITHOUT THESE ITEMS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE FOR SAFETY REASONS.
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ESSENTIAL KIT
- Children attending this course must bring their gum shield and shin pads.
- Footwear and clothing that are appropriate for the chosen activity.
- Water bottle - Available to buy at The Shine Shop
- Packed lunch (excluding nut products)
- Children are welcome to bring their own hockey stick although Shine will provide all the equipment necessary. Please ensure you remember to take it with you at the end of the day!
Further Information
- Please note a change to our cancellation policy effective as at 22.07.19 click T&C's for more information
- Early drop off with breakfast from 8.00am and late pick up until 6.00pm is available at Coombe Dingle
- Places are limited and bookings are made on a first come/first served basis each term..
- Shine’s professional coaching team are qualified, DBS checked and fully insured.
- Your child/children must be signed out at the end of every session.
- Children will not be able to participate in batting drills or matches without a gum shield or shin pads.
- Shine Holiday Club's presentation ceremony takes place from 15:50-16:00 every day. A 'Star of the Day' award will presented, in each different holiday club activity, to a child or children who has excelled during the day.
Activity Details
These hockey workshops are based around improving skills, techniques and knowledge of the essential aspects of hockey - with the emphasis on learning through enjoyment and building confidence in a safe sporting environment. Each session will utilise the brilliant facilities on offer at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex to deliver a broad coaching schedule. The daily schedule may include:
- Introduction to the rules and tactics
- Basics of dribbling – Learn the correct technique on holding the stick, open-side dribble and Indian dribble.
- Basics of passing – How to hold the stick for the push, drag, slap and hit passes.
- Shooting drills and games – learn the correct technique to maximise accuracy and power while having loads of fun scoring goals
- Matchplay and tournaments – we will play lots of hockey related games, matchplay scenarios and tournaments