Hockeyexercises for u9

Execution

• The trainer creates two evenly matched teams.
• A regular match play is conducted, with each team defending one goal.

Points of Attention

• Play with the 3-second rule; take the ball quickly after a foul.
• If it takes longer than 3 seconds, the opposing team receives a free hit.
• Ensure there is a lot of passing between players.
• In possession, the field should be made large, and when not in possession, it should be made small.

• The player starts with a ball. The trainer calls out a colour, for example, RED. The player dribbles through the two red gates.
• After the gates, the player goes through the white gate.
• The player strikes the ball with a push pass towards the goal.

• The player starts with the ball and performs a slalom.
• Dribbles further and executes a dummy move at the cones.
• Dribbles around the cone.
• Dribbles towards a small barrier on the ground and lifts the ball over it.
• Dribbles further and goes around the cone.
• Performs a drag flick trick at the cones.
• Pushes the ball towards the goal afterwards.

• Mark out an area or use a circle.
• Give everyone a ball, except for one player.
• The player without a ball tries to take the ball from someone else.
• If the ball is taken or goes out of the field, that player helps with taking the balls.

• Place all players on one line with a ball.
• Have one player stand on the other side and call "Red Light, Green Light".
• The players may walk, but the ball must remain still when the caller turns around.
• If the ball is not still, the player goes back to the start.

• Give all players a ball.
• Let them dribble and drive through the area with the ball.
• Call "Yes" and let them drive as quickly as possible to a hoop or cone.
• Start with enough hoops/cones for everyone, then remove one each time.

• Place all players with a ball on one line.
• Let them drive with the ball while you indicate the direction by pointing.
• They must look ahead and not only at the ball.

• Give each player a ball.
• Let them drive within a marked area with the ball.
• Call "Yes" and let them drive straight to the other side.
• Ensure they keep watching each other to avoid collisions.

• Create two teams and give all players a ball.
• Let them start at the back line outside the circle.
• On your signal, they drive with the ball along the circle's edge.
• At the cone, they may score in the goal.

• Form two teams that play against each other.
• The trainer calls out a colour combination.
• Players run to the corresponding cones and then into the circle.
• The trainer throws a ball into the circle.
• Players engage in a one-on-one duel.

• 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.

• A starts with the ball and gives a push pass to B.
• B receives the ball and sees that C is running into depth.
• B gives a push pass to C.
• C receives the ball and shoots at goal with a slap shot.

• A starts with the ball and dribbles around the cone.
• From that moment, the defender may try to take the ball away from A.
• A and B want to score together in the goal.
• Try to have them run and give a depth pass.
• Let them try a few times first, then explain what you as a trainer want to see.

• There is one more cone than the number of players.
• After passing the ball, run to the empty cone.

• 1 team to the right of the circle
• 1 team to the left of the circle

• One player from each team will stand at the blue pot and on the 23 meter line at the orange pots.
• The rest of the teams start at the red pots.
• The ball passes through a push from the red to the blue and from the blue to the orange pots.
• When the player at the orange potty receives the ball, this player dribbles until he is in the circle and then finishes on goal.

• A starts with the ball and gives a directional push to B
• B takes the ball and gives a push to C
• C takes the ball, drives with the ball on the stick to left side pawn row, makes a drag from left to right, accelerates and rounds on goal.

• A pushes the ball to B
• B takes the ball closed, then B turns open to his forehand and pushes the ball to C
• A continues after the pass to position B, B continues after the pass to C

• drag (fetching ball from left to right)
• slalom
• v-drag (exit left, retrieve accelerate over right)
• dummy

• The ball starts on the 23-meter line.
• Goes wide to player 2, then deep to player 3 and then to head circle, to player 4.
• Player 4 also rounds off with a flat.

• Hands together during the flats.
• Hands low to the ground during the flats.
• Stick well upright so ball does not go up.