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Goalkeeping Basics: Secrets for Success
Lisa Cellucci,
University of Iowa Women's Field Hockey Assistant Coach;
3X All-American (University of Iowa);
U.S. National Team member (1999-2000);
US Junior National Team Camp Coach and US HPTC Midwest Coach

Coach Cellucci draws upon her extensive playing experience to coach the finer points of playing in the goal. The first segment comprises a series of warm-up drills that focus on footwork, quick change of direction, and hand eye coordination. A variety of kicking drills teach proper technique in the goal, as well as "V" kicking, accuracy clearing, close-range accuracy clearing, wide-range accuracy clearing and end line balls. Cellucci demonstrates the components of proper lunging technique, including drills that are done at various distances. Other skills that are taught include fielding aerial balls, the standing block, defending penalty corner shots and more. Cellucci goes into great detail when teaching and includes drill work to fine-tune each skill.

40 minutes. 2007.

DVD
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Cover: competitive practice drills for field hockey
Competitive Practice Drills for Field Hockey
with Missy Meharg,
University of Maryland Field Hockey Head Coach
2X NCAA Champion!

Meharg presents an excellent overview of how her practice sessions translate into success on the game field. Meharg discusses the value of practice session competition and what it can contribute toward confidence, increasing the intensity of practice sessions, and creating an environment of competition that fosters quality, teamwork, and unity. She breaks the video into four sections; skills, warm-up games, even number competitions, and "Competition Day," (a competitive confidence building practice the day before a competition). She outlines several drills in each section that are useable for teams at any level and also suggests drills that will inspire countless variations for teams at any level. Teach your team "How to Battle" before they take the field!

58 minutes. 2003.

DVD
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Becoming a Champion Goalkeeper
with Marybeth Freeman,
University of Maryland Field Hockey Goalkeeper Coach
2X NCAA Champion goalkeeper for Old Dominion University!

Marybeth Freeman is one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in NCAA history! Now the goalkeeper coach for one of the most successful NCAA programs, she shares her "trade secrets" for technique and tactical success at the goalkeeper position. These tips are helpful for aspiring goalkeepers and coaches alike! The bottom line is to find a way to always be in position to make a save on the ball. She shares her techniques to get the ball to the easiest zone/angle on the field and a variety of useful and essential techniques to become a champion goalkeeper! Techniques covered in detail include: jab, lunge, splits, dives, drop step, punch clear, strokes. Learn from the best to become the best goalkeeper you can be!

48 minutes. 2003.

DVD
Buy at Championship Productions


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