I just started coaching a group of beginners. I played?

I just started coaching a group of beginners and need help.    I played for 12 years but have never coached. How do I encourage my little rug rats not to crowd each other while playing? How do I teach them not to just hack at the ball like they are all chopping lettuce??? HELP!!!

Take a look at Streets...keep traffic on right and do not go up no entries...i.e if you run in to traffic move off somewhere else... If all else fails literally show each player where they should stand and move the ball around the postions whilst they remain static...

Hi Jacqueline, have a look at this resource  - it's been specifically written for first beginner sides.

• Coaching the Basics of Hockey - Progressive Step by Step Lesson Plans

Hope this helps!
The Sportplan team