Hockeyexercises for u12

Execution

• A starts with the ball and passes to B.
• B moves in front of the cone and receives the ball from A.
• B passes the ball back to A.
• C runs to the corner and receives the ball from A.
• C receives the ball openly.
• B continues to the line and receives the ball from C.
• A continues to the top of the circle.
• B passes the ball to A.
• A finishes on goal.

• Improve defensive and offensive techniques in an indoor hockey situation.

• Blue defends, red attacks.
• Blue plays the ball via the boards to a red team member on the centre line.
• After the reception by red, a 3 versus 2 situation starts with blue defending and red attacking.
• After the first pass from red, the defender on the centre line may join the play, turning it into a 3 versus 3 situation.

• Change the exercise to a 4 versus 3 situation for extra challenge.

• Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2.
• Player 2 receives the ball and plays it back to Player 1.
• Player 1 receives the ball and passes to Player 3.
• Player 3 runs with the ball on the forehand towards the right back corner.
• Player 3 turns closed to the inside and passes back to the top of the circle.
• Player 1 has moved towards the top of the circle after passing to Player 3 without creating a shadow.
• Player 1 receives the ball and finishes high on goal.

• Player 1 moves to the position of Player 3.
• Player 3 moves to the position of Player 2.
• Player 2 moves to the position of Player 1.

• A passes the ball to B.
• C moves towards the space on the sideline and accelerates in that direction.
• C receives a strong pass from B.
• C and D play a two against one against the red defender.

• Improve coordination and teamwork in situations of numerical superiority.

• If the defender recovers the ball, attempt to score in the small goal on the side.

Execution

• Each exercise is performed twice, so two rounds.

Exercises

• Dribbling
• Touch the ground
• Heels to buttocks
• Knees up
• Sideways step
• Crossover step

• Player A starts with the ball and passes to Player B.
• Player B receives the ball and passes directly back to Player A.
• Player C moves wide and receives a firm pass from Player A.
• Player B moves towards the circle and gets the ball back from Player C, who cannot play forward due to a defender.
• Player B receives the ball, accelerates towards the circle, and strikes at goal.

• Player A starts with the ball and passes to Player B.
• Player B receives the ball and passes to Player C.
• Player C receives the ball and plays it wide to the advancing Player A.
• Player A receives the ball, creating a 3 versus 2 situation against the defenders.
• Defenders start in the circle and may step out as soon as Player C has received the ball.
• Attackers attempt to score on the large goal.
• Defenders score in the small goal at the sideline.

• We play a 3 versus 3 match with an emphasis on communication between attackers and defenders.
• How do you position yourself and how do you get open for your teammates?
• Players A, B, and C form a team. The first pass goes to player B, from where the 3 versus 3 begins.

• The defenders apply pressure on the ball and try to prevent the attackers from playing through the centre of the field.
• They ensure that the axis of the field is well defended.
• If they win the ball, they score in the small goal on the side of the field.

• The balls start with player 1.
• Player 1 passes to player 2.
• Player 2 receives the ball; at that moment, the four players around player 2 may apply pressure.
• Player 2 must find a way and attempt to pass to a teammate in orange.
• If player 2 can make the pass, the orange team attacks in a 4 versus 4 situation.
• If the white team intercepts the ball, they attack in a 4 versus 4 situation.

• A starts with the ball and delivers a hard, targeted push or flat pass to B.
• B receives the ball and plays it back to the advancing A.
• A delivers a hard, targeted push pass to C.
• The ball can be played directly to C's stick or as a deflection, allowing C to score with a tip-in.
• Set up the exercise on both sides of the field.

• The trainer calls out a colour code, for example: WHITE RED RED.
• The player who reaches the circle first is allowed to strike first.

• Keep an eye on the ball and pay attention to your running direction.
• Look at your teammate to determine if you can shoot at the goal.

• 3 teams: blue, red, and white.
• Each team has 3, 4, or 5 players.
• The attacking team (A) has 1 extra player (e.g., 3:2, 4:3).
• One player from the defending team (B) is positioned with the trainer.
• The non-playing team (C) is positioned at the centre line.

• If team A scores, they defend with one player less.
• Team B positions itself at the centre line and goes on the attack.
• The trainer introduces the ball into play.
• Alternate left and right sides.

• Attack from the left: Blue attacks, white defends, red is ready on the right.
• Attack from the right: Blue defends with one player less, red attacks, white is ready on the left.
• Attack from the left: White attacks, red defends with one player less, blue is ready.