Hope the sticks are getting plenty of use and your defenders are channeling attackers into places you want them! If you couldn’t join us live this Friday, don’t worry—here’s your deep-dive recap of the latest field hockey workshop featuring the ever-insightful Russell Coates.
This session zeroed in on technical detail—specifically the art (yes, let’s call it that) of the shave tackle and channeling attackers. Let’s jump into what was covered and why this is a must-watch for anyone who wants their defensive unit to step up a level.
Russell’s background coaching at various league levels—and his ongoing obsession with defensive technique rather than just tactics—set the tone. He’s advocating for more technical focus, especially in developmental and lower-league squads, where block tackles still rule the land and shave tackles are too often left out of sessions.
7 Key Topics from the Workshop
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