Playing

This section of the website is for players of all ages and abilities (and very useful also for coaches). Here you will find information on developing your skills. You should also have a look at the section of the website on the playing rules. A knowledge of the rules will assist you as a player, and isn't just for the umpires.

Junior Hockey Policy

Hockey Australia Junior Hockey Policy - developed to ensure the provision of quality hockey experiences for young hockey participants. It is applicable to all people involved in junior hockey including players, parents, coaches, umpires and administrators.

Hockey Australia Online Skills & Drills Videos

Basic Skills

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Slap

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Hit

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Forestick Trap

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Stationary Push

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Dribbling Freestyle

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Running with the ball

Elimination Skills

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Jink Right to Left

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Jink Left to Right

Hockey Australia Skill Video- Drag Right to Left

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Drag Left to Right

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Eliminating a player

Hockey Australia Skill Video - 2v1

Goal Shooting Skills

Hockey Australia Goal Shooting Skills 1

Hockey Australia Goal Shooting Skills 2

Hockey Australia Goal Shooting Skills 3

Hockey Australia Goal Shooting Skills 4

Other Skills

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Tomahawk

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Block Tackle

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Upright Backstick

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Backstick Push

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Corner Trap

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Corner Push

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Overhead

Hockey Australia Skill Video - Stick Length

Other Sites Skills and Drills

BBC Sport - Basic dribble

BBC Sport - Hit

BBC Sport - Trapping

BBC Sport - Push pass

BBC Sport - Slap hit

BBC Sport - Reverse hit/sweep

BBC Sport - Flick/overhead

BBC Sport - Block tackle

BBC Sport - Jab/poke tackle

BBC Sport - Indian dribble