Hockeyexercises for technique attack / offense

  • A starts with the ball and runs towards the bar,
    • where he does a chop (another action if we don't have a water court)
  • He accelerates towards the circle.
  • B and C are ready to receive the ball from A and change places at the last moment.
  • B or C receives the ball from A and then we play a 3 on 2.

drawing Switching the strikers in depth
  • A takes the ball out and walks towards the circle where there is a defender and A plays the ball back to B.
  • B passes the ball to C. When the ball is in the hands of C the 4 on 2 match starts and the defenders can take the ball away.
  • Tips for the attackers:
    • Making speed
    • Positions in the circle
    • Call on a free man
    • Dare to finish
  • Tips for the defenders:
    • Close the passing line to the goal and let the attackers make the mistake.

drawing Shy + 4 against 2
  • A is the attacker and wants to finish on goal.
  • B wants to defend the attacker and push him into the opposite corner with a jab.
  • Tips defender:
    • Position yourself so that the attacker can only go one way
    • Pressure effectively
    • When she is in the other box, set up a double with the two of you
  • Can turn it off more often for more speed

drawing 1 against 1 to expansion 1 against 2
  • Attack on the left
  • A passes the ball back to B
  • B passes the ball on to C
  • When C has accepted the ball the 3:1 starts
    • With tackle back runner
  • From then on, the tackle back runner may also start running and help the defender

drawing Attack over left
  • 3 against 3 game format
  • The aim is for you and your team to drive the ball over your opponent's back line. When you have done this you can go straight to the other back line.
  • Tips defenders:
    • Double your opponent
    • Push your opponent to one side
    • Let the opponent make the mistake
    • Maintain an active position
  • Tips attackers:
    • Make sure you let the ball do the work
    • Run the in-out
    • Always be able to return the ball
    • Play the safe ball


drawing 3 against 3 (game form)
  • Party form with small teams
  • Goal communication
  • Talking to each other and daring to put each other in the right place.

drawing Party shape with small teams
2 exercises in 1

Exercise 1: one touch scoring
  • A runs in towards the goal gets the ball from B who shoots it hard and flats at the goal.
  • A tips the ball in with a one touch.
  • A turns at the same time and receives the ball from C who also flattens hard towards the goal.
  • A tips the ball in with a one touch
Exercise 2: game 3 against 3
  • Play a game 3 against 3 against each other.
  • Tips for attackers
    • Make the field big when you have the ball
    • Make triangles to reach each other easily
    • Over the backhand side of the opponent
    • Make use of the lift pass
    • Make sure you can always return the ball
  • Tips for the defenders
    • All stand behind the ball
    • Push them to your forehand side (think about how you will stand up)
    • Try to double them up and trap them
    • You can always return the ball

drawing One touch scoring + game 3 against 3
Two different exercises

Exercise 1: 1 against 1
  • Make sure you stand firm
  • Let the ball do the work
  • Practise actions
  • Try to go over the backhand side (as attackers)
  • Close the backhand side (as defender)
Exercise 2: practising lift pass
  • You slalom between the cones.
  • Trainer calls backhand or forehand
  • You make a lift pass with the backhand or forehand and then finish on goal


drawing Lift pass + 1 against 1
5 against 3.

  • A passes the ball to B, B passes the ball to C.
  • When C has received the ball the 5v3 starts.
  • Tips attackers:
    • Keep speed
    • Always return the ball
    • Pass over the backhand side of the opponent
    • Keep the field wide and long
    • Communicate with each other
    • Use the in-out to receive the ball
  • Tips Defenders:
    • Close the gap
    • Close down pass lines to the front
      • Make sure they have to keep playing backwards
    • Communicate with each other
    • Keep them outside the circle (if they enter the circle, the pressure is on the ball)
    • If it is too difficult for the defenders let a tackle back runner join in

drawing 5 against 3 with diversion
  • Further practice with half court press.
  • The goal is that they realize what they have to do when the ball is passed.
  • How should we run as a forward.

  • Ball starts at A
  • The 3 defenders position themselves so that the AXIS is closed and the ball can only be passed to the sides or back out.
  • A passes the ball to B because the AXIS is closed.
  • Now comes what the whole exercise is about what the 3 defenders should do now
  • V1 shifts so that she is in front of the ball so that the ball cannot be passed straight forwards
  • V2 stands between the person with the ball and the ball line
  • V3 who shoots at attacker C, who is giving support there. V3 makes sure that C cannot get the ball and defends on the inside, between the opponent and the goal.
  • From here on it is a 3:3
  • At the other end, it is exactly the same and the defenders do the same
drawing Half court press expansion
  • 2 attackers defend against 1.
  • A passes the ball back to fellow player B.
  • From then on the 2v1 starts.
  • Tips for the attackers:
    • Play over the backhand side of your opponent.
    • Do not run too much with the ball but continue passing
    • Make eye contact with your team-mate
  • Tips for the defender:
    • Keep the shaft closed
    • Let the attacker make the mistake
    • Stand firmly/actively
  • Later on, add that if the defender has taken the ball away, he can score in a little goalkeeper's box at the side
  • Attackers must then switch. 


drawing 2 to 1
Two different exercises

Exercise 1: 1 against 1
  • Make sure you stand firm
  • Let the ball do the work
  • Practice actions
  • Try to go over the backhand side (as attackers)
  • Close the backhand side (as defenders)
Exercise 2: practising lift pass
  • You slalom between the cones.
  • Trainer calls backhand or forehand
  • You make a lift pass with the backhand or forehand and then finish on goal


drawing Lift pass + 1 against 1