National Training Weekends

National Training Weekends which take place once a month, were created to ensure the steady and continuous development of potential national players and to maximise the performance of national teams within Roller Hockey.

They form part of an essential and robust system for identifying and monitoring players' skill levels at all times. Players are split into levels to ensure they receive the appropriate development.

Level 1 Teaching The Basics

Basic Skating
Turns, Cross Legs, Sprint, Power Leg

Individual Technique
Ball Control, Pass and Shots

How to play the game

This level is for teaching basic skating and roller hockey. We will be teaching the basics of skating and how to play roller hockey.
Once a player is confident on skates and has an understanding of the game he/she will move to level 2.

Level 2 Developing The Basics

Basic Skating
Turns, Cross Legs, Sprint, Power Leg

Individual Technique
Ball Control, Pass and Shots

How to play the game

Reaction Capacity

This level will concentrate on developing the basics taught in level 1 and the introduction of reaction capacity.
Players will be taught the importance of position on the rink on and off the ball.

Level 3 Introducing Tactics

Introduce Team Play

Basic Skating

Position on the rink

Defense and attack

Show Man to Man

Set up moves

Reaction capacity

Basic Carousel

Fitness & Health

Sports Mentality

In this level we will be introducing the tactics and set up moves used in the England system and explaining how and when they are used. We will also start talking to the players about Fitness and Health and the importance of having a sports mentality. Once players have an understanding of the above they will move to level 4.

Level 4 Developing Tactics

Restrict Man to Man

Carousel

Set Up Moves

Reaction Capacity

Fitness

Warm up off rink

Sports Mentality

In this level we will be concentrating more on the tactical side, set up moves, reaction capacity and making the players more robust in play. In this level we also develop the competencies learnt in level 3. We are preparing players mentally to build their confidence, as well as their thought process on the rink. This will include reading the game on and off the ball, understanding their position on the rink and working hard on fitness. Some players in this level are eligible to attend open session for under 17's on Sunday, however attending this session as well will give them the opportunity to develop in areas that they need to improve more.

Level 5 Focus On Tactics

Tactics (defence and attack)

Set up Moves

Reaction Capacity

Fitness

Sports Mentality

The players in this level will be focusing on the above competencies. They know the tactics, can play any format, understand where to play on and off the ball and know the set up moves. Most of the teaching in this level is to keep improving their confidence and sports mentality individually and as a team. Some players in this level are eligible to attend open session for under 17's on Sunday, however attending this session as well, will give them the opportunity to develop in areas that they need to improve more.