Hockeyexercises for u12

• Improving passing.
• Improving finishing on goal.

• Use half of the playing field.
• 2 distributors (Z) and 1 goalkeeper.
• Course with one-two passes, dribbling, and finishing on goal.

• After each pass, continue running to receive the ball back from the distributor.
• Pay attention to the position of the goalkeeper before shooting on goal.

• Train different passing movements.
• Practice both leftwards and rightwards.

• The goalkeeper stands in his position.
• Place two gates made of cones on the 23-metre line, to the left and right of the goalposts.
• Player in red starts at the top of the circle and accelerates with the ball through the gates.
• After passing through the gates, red plays the ball to player in blue.
• Red sprints around a cone to put pressure on blue or to take the ball away.
• Blue receives the ball, accelerates, and runs through the gates.
• Once blue is through the gates, red may no longer take the ball away and returns to the cone.
• Blue accelerates to the top of the circle and finishes on goal.

• Player A starts with the ball and passes it back to Player B.
• Player B plays the ball wide to Player C.
• Player D runs into depth and receives a hard pass from Player C, who completes their turn.
• Player A has continued running and receives a hard pass from Player C towards the circle.
• Player A receives the ball, turns to the backhand, and finishes, preferably high.

• Create 3 equal teams.
• Team 1: Defenders inside the circle.
• Team 2: Attackers inside the circle.
• Team 3: Players outside the circle as the "bowl".

• The "bowl" quickly passes the ball around and looks for an opportunity to pass to the attackers inside the circle.
• To receive the ball, the "bowl" must look ahead and know where the attackers are or will move.
• After an attacker receives the ball, they pass it back to the "bowl" and may enter the circle to score.
• The other players in the "bowl" do not participate in the attack but can regain the ball, after which the play starts over.

• One defender is allowed to leave the circle to put pressure on the "bowl".
• The remaining defenders stay inside the circle.
• The attackers are not allowed to leave the circle.
• If the defenders gain possession of the ball, they may score in one of the two goals on the side.

• Start without a ball and perform the exercises to improve speed and agility.
• Repeat the exercises with a ball to test the same skills under pressure.

• 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 into the depth to the advancing Player A.
• Player A receives the ball and from here a 3 versus 2 situation begins.

• Consider the scoring positions in the circle and maintain eye contact with each other.
• For the defenders, communication is crucial; ensure they audibly communicate with each other about their positions.

• 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.

• Several exercises are set up on a quarter field.
• The players can start immediately one after the other.
• Exercises vary from slalom, dummy, herring trick to a lob.
• The goal is to focus on all techniques during the warm-up.

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.

Execution

• Players stand back-to-back.
• At a distance of 10 metres from each player, there is a cone with a ball on it.
• At the whistle or the command "START!", players run to the cone.
• They each pick up the ball, run back to each other, and hand the ball to one another.
• Subsequently, players walk with the new ball to the cone and place the ball on it.
• They both walk back to the centre and finish back-to-back.
• Optionally, this can be done in relay form or multiple times in succession.

• Make players understand that getting ahead of your opponent and quickly passing the ball is essential in an attack.

• Warm up through a combination of passing, running, and receiving on the move and from a standstill.

• The player at position A passes the ball straight to the player at position B.
• The player at position B passes the ball to the player at position C and runs towards point A.
• The player at position C receives the ball at point D and passes it to point A.
• For rotation, player A moves to B, B goes via D to C, and C moves to A.

• Variations in striking techniques can be applied (hit, push, slap).
• Distances can be adjusted to vary the difficulty level.
• Cones can be placed for passing in between to increase precision.
• Smaller cones increase the difficulty level.
• The ball from C to D can be rebounded.
• The ball from D to A can be rebounded.
• Point C can be placed on the other side for backhand and forehand variation.
• With a 90-degree setup of points B and C, the exercise can be performed from a different angle.
• Different scenarios can be set up to vary the exercise: standard, mirrored, 90-degree setup.

• As a trainer, observe the different techniques of the players.
• Stay low when receiving.
• When passing the ball from C to D, ensure the ball does not overshoot towards A.
• The player from B must receive the ball perpendicularly.
• Pass to the forehand whenever possible.
• Be ready to receive a ball (low to the ground, stick on the ground).