FIH Top Coach Masterclass Series 4

Episode 1: Ball Loss as a weapon: Mastering Counter-Pressing

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  • Author
    Stan Huijsmans
  • Level
    Advanced
  • 19:30 CET
    27 April 2026
  • 2hr Session

Stan Huijsmans is a Dutch Head Coach of the first Men's team at Berliner HC with experience in both  the Dutch Hoofdklasse and the German Bundesliga

Physical conditioning by the junior world champions

Mastering Counter Pressing

Counter-pressing should be a defined and intentional phase of both your game model and your opponent’s. Too often, the moment of losing possession is overlooked—yet it can be one of the most powerful opportunities in hockey.

This course will explore:
•⁠ ⁠Why losing the ball is an opportunity for your team rather than a setback
•⁠ ⁠Insights from elite teams and how they apply counter-pressing at the highest level
•⁠ ⁠Key factors in effective counter-pressing, broken down into clear, practical elements
•⁠ ⁠Practical approaches across levels, from youth development to national teams
Berliner HC