Ever wondered what it takes to stand on top of the world as a Masters World Cup gold medalist? In this exclusive Q&A with SA men's over 40's player Scotty Fraser, he shares insights into his experienc... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
October 31, 2024•1 min read
To help you perform your best in a field hockey tournament, I shot a video highlighting two key aspects you MUST get right, with tips that can make all the difference when it matters most. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 30, 2024•1 min read
When you're in the attacking circle and the ball rebounds off the goalkeeper onto your reverse side, how often do you convert those into goals? In the video, I show you how to score rebounds on your... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 27, 2024•1 min read
Is your team struggling to get the ball into the circle to create goal scoring opportunities in field hockey? In the video below we go through how you can use fake leads to get into the circle and cre... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 20, 2024•1 min read
If you want to eliminate players, there is no need for fancy skills or flashy tricks. In the video below I show some examples of how to use your first touch to eliminate your player with different typ... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 13, 2024•1 min read
How can you get out of our own defensive half of the hockey field and break into the attacking half with a numbers up advantage? One effective outletting strategy is to create an overload using the ri... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 06, 2024•1 min read
Want to make it harder to the goalkeeper to stop your shots? Try using a lifted two touch finish to score goals in field hockey. The first step is to get the ball off the ground... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
August 20, 2024•1 min read
Want to trick the opposition to give you the ball and then send them the wrong way in field hockey? Enter the skills of anticipation and deception. In this video we look at an example of how to use an... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
August 08, 2024•1 min read
How do you turn a defensive situation in field hockey into goal scoring opportunity? You develop the ability to be a threat and make an impact in the counter attack in field hockey... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
August 02, 2024•1 min read
Not getting on the ball or getting poor passes from team mates? Try this to get into the circle and create more goal scoring opportunities in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
July 26, 2024•1 min read
Not getting on the score sheet as much as you'd like? Try this simple technique to catch the defenders and goalkeeper off guard to score more goals in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
July 12, 2024•1 min read
Tired of being in the wrong place and team mates and coaches shouting at you? In this video I show you how to press effectively to win more ball in field hockey, especially as a striker. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
July 05, 2024•1 min read
If you're attacking down the right hand side of the field and the defender overcommits, what do you do? You use an inside tuck. Here is how to eliminate a player in field hockey using the inside tuck. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
June 07, 2024•1 min read
It's easy to get caught out in a static position, especially when you get a panic pass from a team mate when you're being high pressed. Avoid this common mistake as a defender in field hockey especial... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
May 31, 2024•1 min read
We often put a lot of focus on our decisions when we're on the ball, but what about how we react to turnovers and umpiring decisions? The players that react the fastest will have an advantage in the n... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
May 17, 2024•1 min read
Stop losing possession and wasting opportunities in attack. How to create an effective left hand side attack in field hockey that leads to an outcome in the circle. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 26, 2024•1 min read
Do you know what to do as a defender when a striker starts to shape to shoot on their reverse? In this video I take you through how to block a reverse stick shot or tomahawk in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 19, 2024•1 min read
Have you ever been high pressed when taking a free hit, with no clear passing options on? In the video below I go through how you can get out of a high press in field hockey, using the overhead which ... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 12, 2024•1 min read
How do you defend against skilful players that have good elimination and 3D skills? In today's video I take you through the fundamental principles of defending skilful players covering feet, body and ... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 05, 2024•1 min read
Do you ever feel like you work really hard to win the ball back but then waste the opportunity to punish the opposition? In this video I breakdown how to be direct and punish the opposition in a turno... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
March 29, 2024•1 min read
How to eliminate players in a 1 v 1 in field hockey. You don't need every skill in the book to beat players. The key is timing and deception to get your opponent moving in the wrong direction to creat... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
March 22, 2024•1 min read
Want to catch opponents off guard to steal the ball using reverse pressure to create turnovers in field hockey? Here's a great example of using reverse pressure to create a turnover which leads to a g... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
March 15, 2024•1 min read
Tightness in your hips or back as a field hockey player? Hip mobility is crucial so that we can get into the low positions required in field hockey. Here are 5 essential exercises for field hockey pla... ...more
Fitness ,Injury prevention
March 09, 2024•1 min read
Not sure what to do when you get the ball in field hockey? Try this pre-scan drill that will help you to make better decisions in field hockey and to make a bigger impact in games. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
March 01, 2024•1 min read
How to win the ball back after a mis-trap using a jab tackle in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
February 23, 2024•1 min read
How to get out of a tight midfield pocket in field hockey when outletting. Here are two examples of how to do it successfully. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
February 18, 2024•1 min read
Become an effective forward in field hockey by adding this receive to your game, so that you can be more of an attacking threat. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
February 09, 2024•1 min read
How to prevent the opposition from stealing the ball from you in field hockey by keeping the ball out of contact and having patience in build up play. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
February 01, 2024•1 min read
How to eliminate a player in field hockey with your first touch receive. In this video we show two examples of similar situations, with two different outcomes. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
January 18, 2024•1 min read
Find the space behind defenders using the overhead to create goal scoring opportunities in field hockey. This inspiration comes from the Australian Masters hockey game against New Zealand. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
December 23, 2023•1 min read
How to score deflection goals from the near post in field hockey and make great passes into the circle as a midfielder. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
December 14, 2023•1 min read
How to use the reverse slice to win the 50/50 ball in field hockey and create goal scoring opportunities. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
December 07, 2023•1 min read
Always be ready to anticipate and react first in field hockey to create more opportunities, either in defence or in attack to score more goals. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
December 01, 2023•1 min read
How to beat a striker from right half in field hockey. Use this to get past players that come diving in for tackles. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
November 10, 2023•1 min read
How to lead to create space and receive on the reverse to get feet facing forwards in field hockey and drawing a foul. Watch and learn from the Netherlands masters team at the Masters Hockey World Cup... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
November 02, 2023•1 min read
How to change the angle of attack to eliminate players in field hockey, while keeping the ball out of contact. Argentina masters team shows a few examples of how to do this in different parts of the f... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
October 20, 2023•1 min read
How to mark in the circle in field hockey and stop your player from scoring a goal. Lauren Penny shares a breakdown of the moment during the Masters Hockey World Cup in Cape Town. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
October 13, 2023•1 min read
How to get into the circle and score goals in field hockey with an unexpected pass. Germany scores a goal against England in the Masters Hockey World Cup in 2022. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 29, 2023•1 min read
How to score a rebound goal on the reverse in field hockey, which put the England over 45's women's team into the final of the Masters Hockey World Cup in 2022. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 15, 2023•1 min read
How to score in the first 24 secs of a hockey game in the semi-final of the over 45's women's Masters Hockey World Cup in 2022. Here are some of the key lessons from this video clip. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 08, 2023•3 min read
Tips on how to improve overhead in field hockey to get out of a full press and become more of an attacking threat. Throwing aerials is essential for defenders... ...more
Skills
June 16, 2023•2 min read
How to improve vision in field hockey to get your eyes up and let the ball do the work by finding space and changing channels. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
June 09, 2023•3 min read
How to beat defenders in field hockey more easily using the right foot V drag. ...more
Skills
June 02, 2023•2 min read
Tired or receiving bad passes in field hockey? Get better at trapping on your left foot to receive the ball under control on your weaker side to make more impact on the hockey field. ...more
Skills
May 26, 2023•2 min read
How to develop spacial awareness to improve decision making in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
May 19, 2023•3 min read
How to capitalise on the opposition's mistakes and create an effective counter attack in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
May 12, 2023•3 min read
How to win 50/50 balls and react quicker to lose balls in the circle to score more goals in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
May 05, 2023•2 min read
An example of how to use the full depth of the hockey field using an overhead and how to beat a player along the baseline. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 29, 2023•2 min read
In this video I take you through the key points of how to create space in field hockey in tight areas. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 20, 2023•2 min read
In this video I take you through the key points of how to create a turnover in field hockey (from left wing), beat a player on the outside and score a goal. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 14, 2023•2 min read
There is no doubt that field hockey fitness is vital to your success as a player. People often ask me for advice on how to get fitter and stronger for hockey but are generally concerned with the effec... ...more
Fitness ,Skills
December 17, 2022•3 min read
In celebration of my good friend and Double Olympic Gold Medalist Eva Da Goede winning the FIH Player of the Year, I wanted to showcase of some of the video sessions we did together. ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
November 25, 2022•1 min read
Want to get fit for hockey? In this article we explain why running 5kms may not be the best way to get fit for hockey and what you can do instead to improve your field hockey fitness. ...more
Fitness
October 29, 2022•8 min read
Here are a few common mistakes hockey players make on the hockey field that affect their performance and ability to make an impact. ...more
Mindset ,Tactical
October 15, 2022•6 min read
Feld hockey players can be their own worst enemy and the battle often begins way before you even step onto the field – it all starts in your mind. Here are a few common mental mistakes that hockey p... ...more
Mindset
October 08, 2022•5 min read
Want to score more goals in field hockey? In this article I take you through 5 ways you score more goals in field hockey and what you can do to improve goal scoring. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
October 01, 2022•5 min read
It is fundamental to develop a strong core for field hockey, but most hockey players train their core in the wrong way by doing situps and crunches. In this article I take you through why you need to ... ...more
Fitness
September 24, 2022•3 min read
Do you want to know which field hockey skills you should focus on to improve your hockey? In this article I share a list of the top 10 field hockey skills modern field hockey players should have, with... ...more
Skills
September 17, 2022•7 min read
Do you want to know what makes a great striker in field hockey? In this article I share some of the answers from top international players and coaches. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 10, 2022•4 min read
Do you want to know what makes a great midfielder in field hockey? In this article I share some of the answers from top international players and coaches. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 10, 2022•2 min read
Do you want to know what makes a great defender in field hockey? In this article I share some of the answers from top international players and coaches. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 03, 2022•3 min read
Are you really committed to your field hockey goals? Or do you just HOPE that maybe, just maybe that one day you might be lucky enough to achieve your goals? ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
August 08, 2022•1 min read
This week I decided to ask someone else to do the talking for a change… So, I caught up with England and Great Britain hockey player and an old friend of mine, Ashleigh Ball who was part of the GB hoc... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 07, 2022•1 min read
If you have been playing hockey for some time I am sure that you have like many people in sport experienced a similar feeling… you know, when things sometimes seem so unfair and you feel like the whol... ...more
Mindset
August 06, 2022•6 min read
Do you ever feel as though you don’t have enough time to play as much hockey as you would like and wish that you had more time to work on your game? Maybe you feel like you are trying so hard to impro... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 05, 2022•8 min read
Are you doing any form of strength or resistance training that is going to help your hockey? Anyone over the age of 12 years, especially adolescents should be doing some form of resistance training (... ...more
Mindset ,Fitness &Skills
August 04, 2022•5 min read
“You cannot become a great hockey player without being mentally tough” What is Mental Toughness? Mental toughness is the psychological edge that allows you to cope better than any of your opponents a... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 02, 2022•4 min read
Why does Luis Suarez bite people? Recently, Luis Suarez has again publicly bitten someone for the third time during a football match watched by millions. But why does he continue this biting behavior ... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 30, 2022•6 min read
I was fortunate to represent South Africa while still living in England. I had left South Africa straight after school aged 17, which meant that I had potentially missed seven years of playing interna... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 28, 2022•8 min read
Time and time again, throughout any aspect of our lives, our hard work is met with the common saying, “practice makes perfect”. While there is indeed great value to be taken from this advice, there i... ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Inspiration
July 26, 2022•4 min read
Like many people, I sometimes wish that I could turn back time and re-live my younger hockey days with the same passion I had then, but with more effective strategies using the knowledge and experienc... ...more
Mindset
July 25, 2022•9 min read
I am often approached by the concerned parents of young athletes who have become worried that their child’s involvement in hockey will distract them from other aspects of their life, particularly thei... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 24, 2022•3 min read
Like many people, I sometimes wish that I could turn back time and re-live my younger hockey days with the same passion I had then, but with more effective strategies using the knowledge and experienc... ...more
Mindset ,Fitness Skills &Tactical
July 23, 2022•3 min read
If you watch any top-level hockey side during training or competition, not too far behind them will be one thing – their water bottles. Why? Because staying hydrated is a critical factor in ensuring t... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 22, 2022•4 min read
Field Hockey Nutrition Do you think international player shove their faces with crisps, take aways and other junk food before training or games? Although I can’t speak for all of them, I can assure yo... ...more
Mindset ,Nutrition and Recovery
July 21, 2022•4 min read
Becoming a master in any art-form cannot be achieved through reliance upon natural ability alone – it requires time, determination and importantly, mental strength. As you develop as a hockey player, ... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 20, 2022•3 min read
Watch this video to understand why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other field hockey players. ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
July 19, 2022•0 min read
“Dreams come a size too big so that we can grow into them” Josie Bisset How many times have you heard people say, I could’ve done that or I could’ve done this? I hear it all the time and actually don... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 18, 2022•4 min read
When it comes to field hockey fitness – have you ever thought something along the lines of: “I need to get fitter as a hockey player” I hear this kind of statement a lot, so if you have ever thought o... ...more
Fitness
July 15, 2022•7 min read
5 Common Field Hockey Injuries & Reducing Your Risk Of Injury 5 Common Field Hockey Injuries & How To Reduce Your Risk Of Injury Hockey players LOVE playing hockey. Most people play hockey for the she... ...more
Fitness
July 08, 2022•5 min read
Ever wondered what it takes to stand on top of the world as a Masters World Cup gold medalist? In this exclusive Q&A with SA men's over 40's player Scotty Fraser, he shares insights into his experienc... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
October 31, 2024•1 min read
To help you perform your best in a field hockey tournament, I shot a video highlighting two key aspects you MUST get right, with tips that can make all the difference when it matters most. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 30, 2024•1 min read
When you're in the attacking circle and the ball rebounds off the goalkeeper onto your reverse side, how often do you convert those into goals? In the video, I show you how to score rebounds on your... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 27, 2024•1 min read
Is your team struggling to get the ball into the circle to create goal scoring opportunities in field hockey? In the video below we go through how you can use fake leads to get into the circle and cre... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 20, 2024•1 min read
If you want to eliminate players, there is no need for fancy skills or flashy tricks. In the video below I show some examples of how to use your first touch to eliminate your player with different typ... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 13, 2024•1 min read
How can you get out of our own defensive half of the hockey field and break into the attacking half with a numbers up advantage? One effective outletting strategy is to create an overload using the ri... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
September 06, 2024•1 min read
Want to make it harder to the goalkeeper to stop your shots? Try using a lifted two touch finish to score goals in field hockey. The first step is to get the ball off the ground... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
August 20, 2024•1 min read
Want to trick the opposition to give you the ball and then send them the wrong way in field hockey? Enter the skills of anticipation and deception. In this video we look at an example of how to use an... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
August 08, 2024•1 min read
How do you turn a defensive situation in field hockey into goal scoring opportunity? You develop the ability to be a threat and make an impact in the counter attack in field hockey... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
August 02, 2024•1 min read
Not getting on the ball or getting poor passes from team mates? Try this to get into the circle and create more goal scoring opportunities in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
July 26, 2024•1 min read
Not getting on the score sheet as much as you'd like? Try this simple technique to catch the defenders and goalkeeper off guard to score more goals in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
July 12, 2024•1 min read
Tired of being in the wrong place and team mates and coaches shouting at you? In this video I show you how to press effectively to win more ball in field hockey, especially as a striker. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
July 05, 2024•1 min read
If you're attacking down the right hand side of the field and the defender overcommits, what do you do? You use an inside tuck. Here is how to eliminate a player in field hockey using the inside tuck. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
June 07, 2024•1 min read
It's easy to get caught out in a static position, especially when you get a panic pass from a team mate when you're being high pressed. Avoid this common mistake as a defender in field hockey especial... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
May 31, 2024•1 min read
We often put a lot of focus on our decisions when we're on the ball, but what about how we react to turnovers and umpiring decisions? The players that react the fastest will have an advantage in the n... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
May 17, 2024•1 min read
Stop losing possession and wasting opportunities in attack. How to create an effective left hand side attack in field hockey that leads to an outcome in the circle. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 26, 2024•1 min read
Do you know what to do as a defender when a striker starts to shape to shoot on their reverse? In this video I take you through how to block a reverse stick shot or tomahawk in field hockey. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 19, 2024•1 min read
Have you ever been high pressed when taking a free hit, with no clear passing options on? In the video below I go through how you can get out of a high press in field hockey, using the overhead which ... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 12, 2024•1 min read
How do you defend against skilful players that have good elimination and 3D skills? In today's video I take you through the fundamental principles of defending skilful players covering feet, body and ... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
April 05, 2024•1 min read
Do you ever feel like you work really hard to win the ball back but then waste the opportunity to punish the opposition? In this video I breakdown how to be direct and punish the opposition in a turno... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
March 29, 2024•1 min read
How to eliminate players in a 1 v 1 in field hockey. You don't need every skill in the book to beat players. The key is timing and deception to get your opponent moving in the wrong direction to creat... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
March 22, 2024•1 min read
Want to catch opponents off guard to steal the ball using reverse pressure to create turnovers in field hockey? Here's a great example of using reverse pressure to create a turnover which leads to a g... ...more
Skills ,Tactical
March 15, 2024•1 min read
Tightness in your hips or back as a field hockey player? Hip mobility is crucial so that we can get into the low positions required in field hockey. Here are 5 essential exercises for field hockey pla... ...more
Fitness ,Injury prevention
March 09, 2024•1 min read
Not sure what to do when you get the ball in field hockey? Try this pre-scan drill that will help you to make better decisions in field hockey and to make a bigger impact in games. ...more
Skills ,Tactical
March 01, 2024•1 min read