FIH Top Coach Masterclass Series 4

Episode 6:  Defending the Aerial with Dave Cox

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  • Author
    Dave Cox
  • Level
    Advanced
  • 19:30 CET
    26th May 2026
  • 2hr Session

Dave Cox has held several roles within Field Hockey Canada from Assistant Coach of the U21 Women’s Team, Head Coach of the U18 Indoor Team, Performance Analyst of the Canadian Senior Women’s and Men’s Teams and GK Coach for the U21 and Senior Women.

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Defending the Aerial

One of the most debated topics in the past few years has been the use of aerials in modern hockey and the rules around it. This presentation delves into the subject and discusses strategies to defend the aerial pass.

The discussion will exam:

- The evolution of the aerial pass
- Individual skills and team tactics to defend aerials
- Recognition of variance of tactics depending on the position on the field
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