Hockeyexercises for u17

• 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.

• A starts with the ball and passes to B.
• From here, a 3-on-2 situation begins with a tracking back defender who may start as soon as B has received the ball.
• The defenders try to apply pressure on the ball and ensure that the centre of the field remains closed.
• The attackers try to increase speed to prevent the tracking back defender from assisting in the defence.
• If the defenders regain possession of the ball, they may score in the goal at the 23-metre line.

• 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.

• 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.

• To seek the flanks instead of hitting the ball through the centre of the field. Teams look for solutions and are inclined to shift the game. This increases the percentage of ball possession.

• Two teams are formed, depending on the number of available players. In the middle of the field, there is a square or rectangle where neither the ball nor the player may pass through.

• Adjust the size of the square or rectangle to change the level of difficulty. The larger this area, the more challenging it becomes.
• You can agree that players may run through the area, but the ball may not pass through it.
• Ensure there are no items in the area and use flat cones to prevent tripping.
• With an odd number of players, you can play with a 'chameleon'. This player always joins the attacking team and thus constantly changes roles.
• Place balls at the side of the field so that when a ball is out, a new ball can be immediately picked up to continue play.
• As a trainer, stand in the middle of the field and coach both teams.

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.