Hockeyexercises for u15

• Start on the right side of the pitch.
• Pass the ball to the forehand of the drag-flicker.
• Use a feeder and a pusher for the execution.

• Direct on goal: The drag-flicker shoots directly at the goal after receiving the ball.
• Push to feeder for tip-in: The pusher returns the ball to the feeder for a quick tip-in towards the goal.
• Slide to the left: After receiving the ball, the drag-flicker slides the ball to a player on the left side for a shot 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.

• To improve attacking technique and finishing on goal in an indoor hockey situation.

• Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2, who receives it and returns it to Player 1.
• Player 1 receives the ball and plays it off the boards to the oncoming Player 3.
• Player 3 carries the ball on the backhand into the corner, makes a strong turn onto the forehand, and dribbles a few metres inside with the ball.
• Player 3 passes back to the top of the circle.
• After passing to Player 3, Player 1 continues towards the top of the circle, receives the ball on the move, and finishes on goal.

• Players rotate according to the pattern: 1-3-2-1.
• The exercise can be set up twice if there are enough players.

• 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.

• Duration: 30 seconds
• On forearms and toes
• Back straight, abdominal muscles tightened
• Do not sag!

• Duration: 30 seconds
• Lie on your back, hands behind your head
• Bring your elbow alternately to the opposite knee
• Steady pace, focus on control

• Duration: 30 seconds
• Lie on your back, knees bent
• Hips up, tighten abdomen and glutes
• Hold, return slowly

• Duration: 30 seconds
• Sitting position, feet off the ground
• Rotate your upper body from left to right
• Optionally with ball or bottle

• Duration: 2x 30 seconds
• On your side, support on forearm
• Hips off the ground, body in a straight line
• Switch sides after 30 seconds

• Duration: 30 seconds
• Lie on your stomach
• Arms and legs off the ground, hold
• Strengthens lower back and gluteal muscles

• Core training

Execution

• Sprint within 35 seconds (adjust time if necessary).
• Touch the line with your hand when turning.
• Follow the course: from the backline to the 23-metre line, back to the backline, to the centre line, back to the backline, to the 23-metre line, and back to the backline.
• Take 30 seconds rest and repeat the sprint.

• Improving the basic skills of pushing, receiving, and finishing.

• Player 1 passes the ball to Player A.
• Player A receives the ball and dribbles around the cones.
• Player A finishes on goal.
• After the shot, Player A positions themselves immediately for the second ball.
• Almost simultaneously, Player 2 passes the ball to Player B.
• Player B dribbles the ball around the circle and passes to Player A.

• Timing: Pay attention to when Player 2 starts.
• After the shot, Player A must switch immediately and position themselves.
• Player A must be passed to in stride/motion.

• 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.

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.