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.

Coach Missy Meharg's concept is based on setting the field hockey field up as a grid. This is done for three reasons; for teaching, statistics and ball patterns. Coach Meharg divides the field into four areas: the attack quarter of the field, attacking middie quarter, defensive middie quarter and the defensive quarter. From there the field is divided vertically into zones 1, 2 and 3, with 3 being the outside areas. The same concept goes for the area around the goal for goalkeepers. To aid visual learners, Meharg uses a Subbuteo board to divide the field visually and to show each of the steps in detail. The eight steps begin with defense in the attacking quarter, followed by defense in the midfield and into the circle. Step 4 deals with defensive penalty corners. Step 5 and 6 focus on attack out of the defensive quarter and attacking in the midfield. The final two steps are the attack into the circle and attacking penalty corners. Each step is carefully broken down and analyzed by Meharg. Finally, the use of actual game video shared in this excellent instructional DVD allows you to see game applications of this strategic 8-step plan.

82 minutes. 2007.

In this book, Coach Anders presents the techniques, tactics, and physical training essential to field hockey success. In Field Hockey: Steps to Success, she provides a progressive training scheme for developing field hockey skills and game tactics. In 10 easy steps, she teaches how to: Develop better footwork and body balance while handling the stick; learn solid passing and receiving skills; improve ball control and dribbling; win the ball cleanly while tackling opponents; employ successful attacking and defensive tactics; score more goals by developing better shooting techniques; become a solid goalkeeper through correct positioning and the use of key skills in and around the net; and support teammates using effective attack, defense, and field spacing strategies. Accompanying Anders' instructive text and drills are more than 110 detailed illustrations to promote learning and performance. By following the clear and proven step-by-step teaching progression, players will improve skills rapidly, and enjoy greater success each time they step onto the field!

200 pages. 1999.

Tape 1: Team Attack

Utilizing chalkboard diagrams, a simulated field, and demonstrators on the practice field, Meharg shares her thoughts on how Maryland practices building an effective attack out of the back. Using the 5-3-2 formation, Meharg details, position-by-position, an overview of where everyone needs to be to optimize the offensive attack as the ball moves from the defensive third of the field to the middle third of the field and into the offensive third of the field. This excellent presentation will show you how to organize and maximize a successful team attack!

56 minutes.

Tape 2: Team Defense

In this excellent presentation on building and practicing a successful team defense set-up, Meharg uses visual aids on the chalkboard, on a simulated field, and on the practice field with demonstrators to show how she sets up her defense in each third of the field. Using the 5-3-2 formation as a guide, Meharg explains the position and responsibilities of each area and the decisions a coach needs to consider. This is an excellent presentation that will show you how to organize effective team defense!

55 minutes.

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