Hit Pass Long Distribution
Passing
Legend
- player
- cones
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Develop the technique and power for long hit passes used to switch play or launch counterattacks.
What you need
- field hockey sticks
- field hockey ball
- cones
Your focus
Long distribution changes the point of attack and is a decisive skill in modern field hockey. Hit passes require correct posture, footwork, and timing that differ from the push pass. Players who can hit long accurately create more tactical options for their team.
Players line up in pairs 25 yards apart.
Coach demonstrates hit pass: upright grip, dominant foot forward, full swing through ball.
Players practice hit passes back and forth; focus on accuracy to a cone target.
Move pairs to 35 yards when 25-yard accuracy is consistent.
Goal
Success is your long hit pass reaching the target zone on the fly, flat trajectory, enough pace, right direction.
Helpful cues
- Swing full, don't hold back
- Feet set before you hit
- Eyes down on the ball through contact
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Reduce distance to 15 yards.
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Add the next challenge
Hit to a moving target (partner jogging at 45 degrees).No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
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