Hockeyexercises for technique defense

• 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.

Objective

• Quickly transition between attack and defence.

Setup

• The field between the 23-metre line and the centre line is divided into two parts.
• There are three teams of 3 players each.
• Two teams play against each other, while the third team has a rest period.
• Team 1 and Team 2 play against each other: The objective of Team 1 is to score. The objective of Team 2 is to get the ball to Team 3.
• When a goal is scored, the other team must switch to defence for the next game.
• Example: Team 1 scores against Team 2, then Team 2 plays as the defensive team against Team 3.
• When Team 2 intercepts the ball, they pass it to Team 3.
• Team 3 starts the attack on Team 1 as soon as they receive the ball.
• Team 1 then transitions from attack to defence.
• Team 2 takes the place of Team 3 and waits for the game between 3 and 1 to conclude.

Variations

• The number of players per team can be adjusted.
• The field can be made narrower.

Key Points

• The game should continue as much as possible.
• As a coach, it is helpful to have enough balls on hand to support the game.

• 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.

• A switches the ball to B.
• B switches the ball to C.
• Once C has received the ball, the 5 versus 3 begins.

• Maintain speed.
• Ensure the ball can always be returned.
• Pass over the backhand side of the opponent.
• Keep the field wide and long.
• Communicate with each other.
• Use in-out movements to receive the ball.

• Close the centre axis.
• Block forward passing lines.
• Communicate with each other.
• Keep them outside the circle.
• If they enter the circle, apply pressure on the ball.
• If it is too difficult, allow a tackle back runner to participate.

• The trainer throws the ball to the attacking team (red players) who attack against 2 defenders.
• If the defenders intercept the ball, they attempt to pass it to their 2 teammates behind the line.
• When successful, the roles reverse and the 4 players attack to score on the large goal.
• The 3 defenders try to play the ball against the rebound board.
• If the attackers score at the start, the trainer throws a new ball to the players behind the line and the game continues from there.

• The defenders must close off the centre and block the passing lanes between the attackers.
• The aim is not to take the ball directly but to guide the attackers until they make a mistake and the ball can be intercepted.

• 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.

• 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.

• Player A delivers a long, hard pass to Player B.
• Player B receives the ball and passes it on to Player C.
• Players B and C engage in a 2-on-1 situation against the defender who applies pressure from the centre.
• If the defender intercepts the ball, they score in the small goal at the side.

• Player A starts with the ball and passes it back to Player B.
• Player B receives the ball and passes to Player C.
• Player C controls the ball and plays it wide to the advancing Player A.
• From this point, a 3-against-2 situation begins.

• Defenders aim to push the ball outwards by collaborating.
• The objective is to intercept the ball only when the opponent reaches the baseline.
• Afterwards, they attempt to break out using a channel over the forehand side.
• They score in the small goal at the side.

• Divide the group into two teams.
• One team starts in the zone and applies pressure on the players already on the field.
• The players on the field aim to move the ball using the zone and score in the goals on the sides.
• The players in the zone may only leave the zone when the ball has been passed to one of the defenders.

• Player A runs towards the balls.
• Players B and C move towards the playing field.
• Player A takes the ball and hits it in.
• Players B and C offer themselves as options while being covered by two defenders.
• Player A is allowed to perform a self-pass.
• Attackers try to score in the large goal.
• If defenders gain possession of the ball, they try to score in goal X.

• Quickly taking the ball.
• Offering options by players.
• Running and playing lines.
• Tackle back.