Hockeyexercises for technique hitting

• 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.

• Note: Short, firm passes.
• Two touches: reception and pass.
• The last player performs a dribbling move and finishes on goal.
• After passing, follow the ball and rotate positions.
• Step out in case of an error.

• Player A begins by weaving through the cones and does this at speed.
• At the end, they are instructed whether to go left or right around the cones and accelerate with the ball on the stick.
• Player A aligns the ball and strikes at the goal.
• They turn around and receive a ball from Player B on the forehand.
• They control the ball, align it again, and finish.
• Immediately turn around and receive a ball from Player C, align, and finish.
• The players rotate from A to C, from C to B, and from B to A.

• A gives the ball with a push pass to the forehand of B.
• B receives the ball with an open body position and plays a drive pass to C.
• C receives the ball with an open body position and plays a drive pass to D.
• D receives the ball with an open body position, makes eye contact with E.
• E runs towards the ball, receives it on the move, and turns right with the ball on the stick.
• E makes eye contact with F.
• F runs towards the ball and receives a hard push pass to the forehand from E.
• F receives the ball on the move, turns left, and dribbles with the ball on the stick into the circle.
• F lines up the ball and strikes at goal.
• G can be added later for a tip-in from F if the execution goes well.

• Conclude the training session with a match form on a half field.
• Adjust the width of the field depending on the size of your team during the training session.

Objective

• To warm up both physically and technically as preparation for the training session.

Setup

• The exercise is performed with a maximum of 4 players.
• You can set up multiple groups so that the exercise continues to function effectively.
• Players 1 start with the ball and pass it to players 2. Then they switch positions.
• Players 2 pass the ball back to players 1 and also switch positions.

Variations

• Vary the method of passing (hitting, pushing, slapping).
• Increase the distance between the cones so that players have to run further.
• Increase the distance between the cones so that players have to hit further.
• Increase both distances.
• Increase the speed.
• Deliver as many successful passes as possible within the time limit.

Key Points

• Stay low for good control.
• Stick should already be on the ground when receiving the ball.
• Pass the ball to the forehand side.
• Stand still when receiving the ball.

• Various technical forms to warm up with.

• The setup can be either one-sided or two-sided, depending on the number of players.
• At point A, the player performs a drag movement and passes the cones.
• The player passes to point B.
• At point B, the player receives the ball and dribbles to point C.
• From there, he plays to the player at point C.
• The player at point C receives the ball, turns towards the goal, and finishes.
• After finishing, the player runs after the ball.
• Point D joins again at point A.

• One-sided or two-sided setup possible.
• Use the exercise to warm up the goalkeeper.
• At point C, sides can be switched.
• Play the exercise from both sides.

• Observe and improve various techniques of the players.
• When turning and dribbling, the ball should stay on the stick.
• Ensure players do not hinder each other at point C.
• All balls are played to the forehand of teammates.

• Player A maneuvers through the cones.
• Player A delivers a firm and accurate pass to Player B.
• Player A moves away from Player B.
• Player B passes back to Player A, who receives the ball on the move.
• Player A takes the ball into the circle and finishes.

• Ensure quick, firm, and accurate passes.
• Receive the ball while moving.
• Maintain speed throughout the exercise.
• Optional: Add a defender in the circle for additional challenge.

• Depending on the level, the playing field can be set up larger or smaller. It can also be executed in mirror image, possibly with finishing on the backhand.
• The ball starts with the red player. The white player runs back to offer themselves and receives the ball.
• Upon receiving, the white player accelerates with the ball to the side where the blue player has positioned themselves.
• The red player forms the tip of the triangle backwards and receives the ball.
• The blue player runs deep away and the white player moves to the top of the circle.
• The blue player receives the ball and passes it to the player at the top of the circle who scores.

• Accelerate upon receiving.
• After a passing action, follow with a running action.
• Maintain a high ball tempo.
• Observe what happens and anticipate.
• Seek eye contact.
• Optionally expand to situations such as 3 versus 1, 2 versus 1, or 3 versus 2.

• Player 1 starts with the ball and moves towards the backline. There, he turns tightly and passes the ball on the move to player 2.
• Player 2 moves towards the 23-meter line, turns to the right, and pushes the ball to player 3.
• Player 3 attempts to move to the top of the circle, but retrieves the ball at the ion and passes to player 4.
• Player 4 runs towards the backline and passes the ball to the top of the circle.
• Player 3 continues after the pass and positions himself between the top of the circle and the center spot. From here, player 3 chooses between finishing or playing for the deflection.
• Player 1 is ready for the tip-in.

• Turning direction is in chronological order.

• To be able to combine, run with and without the ball, turn open, pass, and finish on the goal.

• At least 2 participants are active. With a goalkeeper, there is a third person active.
• Player 1 starts without the ball and runs from point A to point B.
• Player 2 stands at point E and plays the ball to player 1 in stride.
• At point B, player 1 plays the ball back to player 2 and continues to point C.
• Player 2 plays the ball to point C so that player 1 can receive it there.
• Player 1 turns inside and runs to the top of the circle.
• At point D, player 1 finishes on the goal and exits the exercise on the right side.
• Player 1 takes over the position of player 2.
• Player 2 runs to point A and joins the back of the line.

• At point B, player 1 can make a turn to position their body between the ball and the opponent.
• Player 2 can give the second pass in stride to player 1 between points B and C.
• The exercise can be mirrored.
• Instead of 1 player at point E, 2 different players can execute the pass.
• Player 2 can deflect the ball from point E to point C to increase the difficulty level.

• The objective of this training is to actively offer yourself between the ball and the defender, making yourself available for a pass.

• The player at point B starts running and moves in an arc past the orange cones to make themselves available.
• The player at point A passes to the incoming player and runs around the designated cones towards point B.
• The player at point C runs in an arc around the orange cones, paying attention to the position of the player at point B.
• The player at point B passes the ball to the player who started from point C.
• The player from point C receives the ball before the orange cones, dribbles into the circle, and finishes on goal.
• The player who has finished runs around the cones back to point A.

• Reduce the training area by removing one station, requiring fewer players.
• Change the starting position to adjust the direction of availability.
• Add an extra station at the goal for a tip-in, noting that more players will be needed.

• Keep the ball close to the stick while dribbling to prevent losing the ball.
• Make yourself wide when offering to effectively position yourself between the ball and the defender.
• Pay attention to timing when starting to run.
• Make passes before the orange cones to ensure clear running in front of the player.