Hockeyexercises for u12

• Place a player blindfolded at the top of the circle.
• The player may choose to hit, flick, or push.
• The objective is to get the ball into the goal without being able to visually aim.

• The players move freely among each other on the field.
• Each player has a water pistol.
• The objective is to spray each other as much as possible while staying as dry as possible yourself.
• Move quickly and stay alert to avoid getting wet.

• Player A passes the ball to Player B.
• Player C moves into the space along the sideline and accelerates in that direction.
• Player C receives a hard pass from Player B.
• Players C and D play a two-on-one against the defender in red.

• Improve coordination and teamwork in numerical advantage situations.

• If the defender regains possession of the ball, they attempt to score in the small goal on the side.

• Player 2 makes a run around a cone and receives a pass from Player 1.
• Player 1 continues towards the end line and overlaps Player 2.
• Player 2 advances slightly and returns the ball with a short pass back to Player 1.
• Player 1 dribbles the ball along the end line.
• Meanwhile, Player 3 receives the ball back and finishes on the goal.

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.