Training

A page dedicated to the training needs of women octopush players. This could include tactics in the water, useful fitness schedules and anything else related to training. Please contribute to me anything you think would be useful.

Some Tips for Forwards and Backs

Produced by Keith Wishart / Ian Parsons 8.4.98

Forwards

• Always have a plan
• Always communicate that plan
• YOU must be listening for the start signal
• Get a good kick-off at the start
• Aim to get there first every time
• If you get beaten to the puck on the off, go over and look back - don't just surface
• Work in pairs
• Change direction into space for pick-up
• Don't pass square in front of a defender
• Swim fast at defenders
• Always (in attack) have a forward on the gully behind the defence
• Anticipate possibility of incoming puck and move into goal mouth
• Swim in diagonals and pass to support in centre
• Backtackling
• Swing / switch options
• Give options for passing and decoy passing
• Be in position - create the right triangle
• Stay down and cover your pass
• Don't be static in your position
• Keep on the move to create options and be difficult to mark - keep the opposition guessing
• The player controlling the puck determines the position (so be aware)
• Efficient quick subbing is essential

Footnote - ask yourself throughout the game   -Where am I?
                                                                    -Where should I best be?

Backs

• You must be listening for the start signal
• Aim to be in place at the off A.S.A.P. to support and cover
• Give options for passing and decoy passing
• Don't get caught flat at the rear (correct triangle)
• Push up and support the move
• Stay down and cover your pass
• Swim fast at attackers, maybe pulling back at the last moment to pressure attackers into making panic decisions
• The player controlling the puck determines the position (so be aware)
• Don't be drawn out of position (stay in place)
• Don't be static in your position
• Keep on the move to create options and be difficult to mark - keep the opposition guessing
• Swing / switch options
• Don't pass square in front of attackers
• Long swims forward when defending our half
• When attacking their goal aim to swim all the way (finish the job)
• Be in position - create the right triangle
• Efficient quick subbing when defending
• Create either a defensive or attacking option for number 6

Footnote - ask yourself throughout the game   -Where am I?
                                                                         -Where should I best be?

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This page is maintained by Clanger. Last updated 14th August 1998.