Hockeyexercises for u12
- Player 1 runs with the ball to the head circle and hits the goal
- Player 4 plays the ball to the left where player 2 and defender 1 come running in (2v1)
- Player 4 plays the ball to the right where player 3 and defender 2 come running in (3v2)
- Player 4 runs with a ball into the circle and plays off the attack (4v2)
- Player 1 and 2 are defenders
- Player 3 and 4 are attackers
- Player 3 runs with a ball to player 1 and tries to get past player 1.
- The same happens on the other side.
- 3x from sideline to sideline
- 2 rows (Knees lift, cross pass, sideways, arms swing, heels buttocks) all 2x
- Push close together (1-2 meter)
- A bit more distance and then shuffle (5-8 meters)
- Even more distance and then go flat out (minimum 10 meters)
- There are at least 2 teams
- The field is the 23, from marker to other marker
- You may shoot on goal from any position in the field if not dangerous
- After 2 goals by the same team the losing team switches (After 3 wins the winning team switches)
- Float along the outside of the square.
- Not only looking at the ball but also looking forward/around you.
- In the room are hoops.
- 2 teams play against each other.
- You can score a point by passing the ball 5 times and then putting the ball in a hoop.
- The other team can then take the ball.
- Push the ball to the right.
- play left
- slide
- lay down several hoops and per 3 players pass the ball 6 times at 1 hoop and then to the next hoop.
- Float the ball and after the hoop pass the ball to a teammate who does the same.

OrganizationField
: half field
Implementation
General
- Play direction of the game
- Goals in the middle of the field to stimulate awareness of the context of the game (from where do I defend, where do I score?).
- 1:1 : the trainer plays a ball to Orange 1 or Blue 2. Defender's goal is to prevent a goal and score himself.
- 2:1 : The trainer plays a ball to Orange 1 or Blue 2. When Orange 1 gets the ball, Orange 3 can join in the playing field of Orange 1
- Orange 1 and 2 play a 2:1 on Blue 4 (same if Orange 3 gets the ball (Section B)).
- 2:2 : Same as 2:1, but if Blue 2 gets the ball, Blue 4 may join the attack in the section of Orange 1 (Section A).
Tips on ball possession - Perform a feint when passing.
- Cut in after the passing action; protect the ball from the defender.
Tips on non-ball possession
- Find your opponent as quickly as possible.
- Keep your stick on the ball.
- Keep the opponent in front of you (on the forehand).
- ps changeover
At loss of ball:
- Put direct pressure on the ball handler, cut the shortest path to the goal.
On winning the ball:
- Perform a quick action/goal attempt towards goals.
- Making it easier
- Change the start location regularly.
Make it more difficult
- Vary the speed of throw.

- Orange 1 passes to Blue 2.
- Blue 2, 3, 4 try to score in the 2 little goals on the back line.
- Orange 1 tries to get in possession of the ball by defending on its strong side (fh). If he succeeds, he can score in the goal on the middle line (1½ meter wide).
- The exercise is started again when:
- Blue scores in 1 of the 2 goals on the back line at Orange.
- Orange 1 scores in the conversion in the goal of Blue.
- The ball goes over the back line.
Tips Ball possession
- Threaten with the ball and speed towards the goal.
- Look at each other as attackers when offering the ball.
- Help the ball carrier by running away from the ball.
Tips on no ball possession
- Guide with stick on the ground, forehand at ball height.
- Stay out of the ball carrier's physical space.
- Keep the ball on your forehand side. or v2 to create a 1:2 situation (double).
Passing tips
- At loss of possession: Pressure the ball immediately, cut off the shortest path to the goal.
goal.
- When gaining the ball: Keep the ball in quick action/goal attempt towards the goal.
Make it more difficult
- Use 1 goal instead of 2.
- Vary the tackling.
- Players stand with their backs to each other.
- At a distance of 10 m from each player stands a pawn with a ball on it.
- At the whistle or START, the players run to the pawn, both grab the ball, run back to each other and hand each other the ball.
- Then the players run to the pawn with the new ball and place the ball on it.
- Then they both run back to the middle and finish with their backs to each other.
- It is possible to do this in a relay race or several times in a row.
- Two teams with substitutes, substitutions are made when a goal is scored.
- Each person defends a goal, on each field there are 5 goals,
- so there are also 5 people who defend these goals.
- If a goal is scored in your goal, you have to sit on the sidelines and you become a substitute.
- A new player (substitute) from the side enters the field and will defend the goal.
- If a goal is scored, it is 1 point.
- The team that has the most points at the end of the game is the winner.
