Hockeyexercises for technique build-up
Description
- 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
- 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
Execution
- The exercise is performed on both sides of the field.
- Start with a dribble and push the ball to a teammate.
- Continue running to the top of the circle.
- Receive the ball back and finish with a shot on goal.
Execution
- 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.
Execution
- 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.
Execution
- A switches the ball to B.
- B switches the ball to C.
- Once C has received the ball, the 5 versus 3 begins.
- Maintain speed.
- Ensure the ball can always be returned.
- Pass over the backhand side of the opponent.
- Keep the field wide and long.
- Communicate with each other.
- Use in-out movements to receive the ball.
- Close the centre axis.
- Block forward passing lines.
- Communicate with each other.
- Keep them outside the circle.
- If they enter the circle, apply pressure on the ball.
- If it is too difficult, allow a tackle back runner to participate.
Execution
- 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.
Setup
- 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.
Execution
- Player A delivers a long, hard pass to Player B.
- Player B receives the ball and passes it on to Player C.
- Players B and C engage in a 2-on-1 situation against the defender who applies pressure from the centre.
- If the defender intercepts the ball, they score in the small goal at the side.
Execution
- Divide the group into two teams.
- One team starts in the zone and applies pressure on the players already on the field.
- The players on the field aim to move the ball using the zone and score in the goals on the sides.
- The players in the zone may only leave the zone when the ball has been passed to one of the defenders.
Execution
- Player A runs towards the balls.
- Players B and C move towards the playing field.
- Player A takes the ball and hits it in.
- Players B and C offer themselves as options while being covered by two defenders.
- Player A is allowed to perform a self-pass.
- Attackers try to score in the large goal.
- If defenders gain possession of the ball, they try to score in goal X.
- Quickly taking the ball.
- Offering options by players.
- Running and playing lines.
- Tackle back.
Execution
- 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.
