Hockeyexercises for u18

• 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

• 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.

• Player A passes the ball wide across the entire width to the right.
• Player B receives the ball openly and plays it deep to Player C, who has run towards the line.
• Player C immediately plays the ball wide back to Player B, who positions themselves there.
• Player B passes the ball to Player D, who positions themselves from outside the circle.
• Player D runs with the ball along the baseline back into the circle and plays the ball to the top where Player A is now positioned.
• Player A shoots at the goal.

• B to A
• A to C - white to blue
• C to D - blue to orange
• D to B - orange to red
• B to A - red cone to white

• 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.

• 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.

• The trainer throws the ball to the attacking team (red players) who attack against 2 defenders.
• If the defenders intercept the ball, they attempt to pass it to their 2 teammates behind the line.
• When successful, the roles reverse and the 4 players attack to score on the large goal.
• The 3 defenders try to play the ball against the rebound board.
• If the attackers score at the start, the trainer throws a new ball to the players behind the line and the game continues from there.

• The defenders must close off the centre and block the passing lanes between the attackers.
• The aim is not to take the ball directly but to guide the attackers until they make a mistake and the ball can be intercepted.

• Improvement of fitness and transition.

• Play out a two-versus-one situation through the centre with a shot on goal.
• In case of a foul or goal, a three-versus-three follows at the side towards the centre line.
• A guard pass is mandatory in this situation.
• There are 10 seconds available to create a shot in the two-versus-one.
• There are 10 seconds available for the three-versus-three.
• With a guard pass in the three-versus-three, the new two-versus-one begins immediately.

• A starts with the ball and delivers a hard, targeted push or flat pass to B.
• B receives the ball and plays it back to the advancing A.
• A delivers a hard, targeted push pass to C.
• The ball can be played directly to C's stick or as a deflection, allowing C to score with a tip-in.
• Set up the exercise on both sides of the field.

• 3 teams: blue, red, and white.
• Each team has 3, 4, or 5 players.
• The attacking team (A) has 1 extra player (e.g., 3:2, 4:3).
• One player from the defending team (B) is positioned with the trainer.
• The non-playing team (C) is positioned at the centre line.

• If team A scores, they defend with one player less.
• Team B positions itself at the centre line and goes on the attack.
• The trainer introduces the ball into play.
• Alternate left and right sides.

• Attack from the left: Blue attacks, white defends, red is ready on the right.
• Attack from the right: Blue defends with one player less, red attacks, white is ready on the left.
• Attack from the left: White attacks, red defends with one player less, blue is ready.