DAVE MESHAM is looking to utilise the indoor hockey circuit during the winter break to build upon Chelmsford Ladies mid-season form.
The ladies went into the break five unbeaten after claiming and impressive four points against St Albans and East Grinstead.
They now face a long period of time without league action but Mesham feels the winter months are a great time to reap the benefits of indoor hockey.
"We're going to rest because of the injuries we've picked up but we're going to take on the indoor leagues and focus on the indoor section to do in the winter break," he said.
"Indoors are really good because it's obviously a good way to keep fit but also it really hones in the skills of the individuals because the rules are slightly different where you can't lift and hit the ball.
"It really emphasises individual play so it will work well for the girls to practice these skills.
"Come January we're going to go back hard at training and really focus for the re-start of the season in February."
They'll go into the indoor competitions in good confidence and Mesham feels that is down to the strength of the squad at his disposal.
"I think it's a true testament to the girls really because they've trained and worked hard. We've had to adjust a few things to manage injuries so we've had people playing in different positions that they wouldn't normally play in but that just shows the strength in depth we have in the team."
"We're happy with mid-table as that was one of our targets for the Christmas break but we're looking to push the top teams by the end of the season."