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Hockeyexercises for u21

Execution
  • Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2.
  • Player 2 passes the ball to Player 3.
  • Player 3 takes the ball outside and passes it to Player 4.
  • Player 4 receives the ball, dribbles through the cones, and finishes on goal.
drawing Passing, receiving in stride, and finishing
Execution
  • Player 1 starts with the ball and runs towards the baseline. There, he turns tightly and passes the ball in stride to Player 2.
  • Player 2 moves towards the 23-metre line, turns to the right, and pushes the ball to Player 3.
  • Player 3 attempts to run towards the top of the circle, but retrieves the ball at the ion and passes to Player 4.
  • Player 4 runs towards the baseline and passes the ball to the top of the circle.
  • Player 3 has continued running after the pass and takes position between the top of the circle and the centre spot. From here, Player 3 chooses between finishing or playing for the tip.
  • Player 1 is ready for the tip-in.
Rotation
  • 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
drawing Repositioning and attacking over the baseline
Execution
  • Player A passes the ball with a slap or hard push to Player C.
  • Player C runs in and deflects the ball wide in one motion to Player B, who is also running in.
  • Player B receives the ball on the run and accelerates with the ball on the stick to the edge of the 'dotted circle'.
  • At the edge of the circle, Player B delivers the ball with a hard push to Player C, who has run around the cone and is offering themselves.
  • Player C receives the ball just outside the circle, takes it into the circle with one touch, and strikes at the goal.
  • Then Player C receives a firm ball played to the second post by Player D and deflects it towards the goal.
  • Rotate in order: A to B, B to C, C to D, D to A.
drawing Bouncing the ball with deflections
Execution
  • Player A passes the ball with a slap shot or hard push to Player C.
  • Player C runs in and bounces the ball in one motion wide to Player B, who is also running in.
  • Player B receives the ball on the move and accelerates with the ball on the stick towards the edge of the 'dotted circle'.
  • At the edge of the circle, Player B passes the ball with a hard push to Player C, who has run around a cone and is offering support.
  • Player C receives the ball just outside the circle and takes it into the circle with one touch to then hit towards the goal.
  • After the hit on goal, Player C receives a 'rebound' ball played by the trainer from the baseline and finishes it on the goal.
  • The players rotate in the order: C to A, A to B, and B to C.
drawing Bouncing the ball
Execution
  • Player 1 passes the ball to Player A.
  • Player A receives the ball and dribbles around the cones.
  • Player A takes a shot on goal, using both backhand and forehand techniques.
  • After the shot, Player A positions themselves immediately for the second ball.
  • Simultaneously, Player 2 passes the ball to Player B.
  • Player B dribbles the ball around the circle and passes to Player A.
Points of Attention
  • Timing: Pay attention to when Player 2 starts.
  • After the shot, Player A must switch immediately and position themselves.
  • Player A should be passed to while in motion and indicate where they want the ball.
  • Substitution: 1-A-2-B-1, etc.
drawing Timing in attack and finishing
Execution
  • Player 1 passes the ball to Player A.
  • Player A receives the ball and dribbles around the cones.
  • Player A finishes on the goal (backhand or forehand).
  • 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.
Points of Attention
  • Timing: Pay attention to when Player 2 starts.
  • After the shot, Player A must switch immediately and position themselves.
  • Player A should be played to in stride/movement and indicate where they want the ball.
drawing Attack timing and finishing
Execution
  • Red passes to white.
  • Red runs towards the goal.
  • Red receives the ball back from white in stride.
  • Red plays the ball deep to blue, who has started running simultaneously.
  • Red enters the circle and chooses a position; communication is essential here.
  • Blue can choose to also run with the ball.
  • Blue plays the ball to the position indicated by red.
  • Red finishes.
Points of Attention
  • Communication between players.
  • Ensure crisp passes.
  • Pay attention to the timing of the passes and movements.
Rotation
  • Order: Red, White, Blue, Triangle Red, Red, ...
drawing Accurate passing, communication and timing
Execution
  • The ball is played from the starting point with firm passes towards the goal.
  • Player 5 passes to Player 6 in the circle and indicates whether they want it on the forehand or backhand.
  • Player 6 sets the ball to the indicated side.
  • Player 5 runs in and scores, preferably with a one-touch shot.
Rotation
  • After the action, the players rotate according to the scheme: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6 > 1.
drawing Quick passing and setting up at the goal
Execution
  • Player A passes the ball to the incoming Player B.
  • Player B passes the ball to the deep-moving Player C.
  • Player D makes a forward run and receives the ball from Player C.
  • Player D dribbles into the circle and passes towards the penalty spot to the incoming Player A.
Rotation
  • Player A rotates to the position of Player B.
  • Player B rotates to the position of Player C.
  • Player C rotates to the position of Player D.
  • Player D rotates to the position of Player A.
drawing Build-up on the right with forward runs
Execution
  • White positions themselves in the square.
  • Red passes the ball to White in the square.
  • White tips or pushes the ball into one of the goals of their choice.
  • White continues to the other side.
  • Red then runs in and receives the ball from Blue.
drawing Passing to forwards and goalkeepers
Execution
  • Blue moves the ball around at a high tempo.
  • After several passes, blue initiates an attack.
  • Focus on playing around the outside, shifting the ball to the flank.
  • Blue must move the ball quickly and accurately to surprise the opponent.
drawing Attacking with numerical advantage: playing around and shifting
Execution
  • The ball starts with red. White runs towards the ball. Red passes the ball to white and takes a few steps wide to the outside.
  • White passes the ball back to red. Red passes the ball to blue.
  • The second red (midfield player) moves inside while the second white (forward) moves outside.
  • Blue passes deep along the line to the forward who has come to offer support there.
  • The forward receives the ball and drives towards the goal.
  • The midfield player comes in to guard the forward and receives the ball.
  • The midfield player drives into the circle and shoots at the goal.
Expansion
  • Add two defenders (see red and white triangles).
  • The red triangle applies pressure from behind on white and then takes the shortest route to the goal.
  • The white triangle chooses whether to close off the line (pass 7) or to move inside with red.
  • Blue must decide whether the pass can go along the line or needs to go inside.
  • A 3 versus 2 situation arises with the two triangles against red (midfield player), white (pivot), and white (forward).
  • If necessary, an additional defender can be placed at the edge of the circle.
  • Optionally, an extra forward can be added from the other side (blue triangle).
  • If the exercise can only be executed on one side at a time, an extra pass can be added before pass 1, for example, a cross-field pass from the other side of the playing field.
drawing Movement patterns, handling and guard with defensive expansion