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Hockey drills

  • A starts with the ball
  • B comes running in and gets the ball from A. B takes the ball strongly and passes it back to A
  • B turns right on away and gets the ball in his forehand from A
  • A runs through, B passes the ball through the triangle to A
  • A takes the ball and passes it to the incoming C
  • C comes in front of the band and takes strong possession
  • B has run through, C plays the ball wide to B
  • B takes hold, drives into the circle and rounds on goal
drawing Tight fit & coming for your man/woman
  • A plays the ball wide to B, who is ready to receive the ball
  • B takes the ball and drives toward the box where they play a 1 vs. 1 against A who is ready to defend
drawing 1 vs. 1
  • A starts with the ball
  • B runs in and gets the ball from A
  • B takes the ball strongly and turns away past the pawns. Keep the ball on the stick.
  • C runs in and takes the ball strongly.
  • B runs through and gets the ball back from C. This may be a rebound as long as it is hard and clean.
drawing Strong turning away & getting in front of your man/woman
  • A starts with the ball and plays it back to B first.
  • When B has taken the ball the 3-on-3 starts and the defenders may start pressuring.

  • Tips for the attackers:
    • Use the practice of switching the strikers.
    • Play only the safe ball.
    • Remember the 4 squares in the circle.

  • Tips for the defenders:
    • Keep your man/woman in the circle.
    • Push them to one side.
    • Always put pressure on the ball so don't let them shoot.
drawing 3 against 3 in the circle
  • Party game with two goals and a square in the middle of the field.
  • The ball may not be played through the square. In that case the ball is in touch.
  • So the idea is to play field hockey outside and not through the axis of the field.
drawing Party Form
  • Putting pressure on the bowl in positional play
  • Covering the pass line and running line
drawing Press on bowl & waist
  • With a walk-in ball
  • Playing a right front
drawing Attack over right flanks. depth run
Learning to attack using space over right.
drawing Attack over right
Defending out using a feint flat:
  • Position yourself well in relation to the opponent.
  • Make a feint as if you are going to flatten the ball.
  • Change technique at the last moment and play the ball calmly.
  • Ensure good communication with your fellow players.
  • Stay alert to any pressure from the opponent and adjust your action accordingly.
drawing Flats in 3 versus 2 situation
  • B passes to the incoming A, who then turns sharply and passes back to B.
  • B passes to incoming E who then passes to C
  • C passes to the incoming D who then has a 1:2 with E
  • E passes to F who has run into the corner
  • F crosses the back line and then passes to G at the head of the circle, G hits the goal.
drawing Attack with shot on goal
  • A plays the ball to B
  • B plays the ball to C
  • then begins the 3 against 2, D and E defend
drawing 3 vs. 2
  • On the sides of the courts are balls.
  • Each goalt in the corner of the field has its own color.
  • In each field stand 2 players.
Exercise
  • The players start in the middle of the field.
  • When the trainer calls a color, the players must grab a ball from the side of the field as quickly as possible.
  • The player who grabs the ball first must score in the color goal called by the trainer. The other player then goes to defend.
  • If the attacking player scores in the said color goal, the players start again and the trainer calls another color and so the exercise repeats itself.
drawing 1 vs. 1 switching & reaction in game form