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Welcome to the field hockey section of Yoursportplanner. The right workouts, drills, dedication and fun are the key to success. We currently offer 839 field hockey drills and 2 field hockey workouts created by field hockey coaches.

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  • 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
  • Description
    • Distribute balls over three cones: red, white, and blue.
    • Red starts with a ball, dribbles towards the circle, and performs a passing movement at the cones on the edge of the circle.
    • Red then shoots at the goal.
    • At that moment, white dribbles with a ball towards the baseline and makes a loop around the cones.
    • White looks for a pass (preferably perpendicular) towards red who has come forward after the shot.
    • Red receives this pass and shoots at the goal (this can also be done directly without receiving).
    • Red then continues towards a post or the penalty spot.
    • Blue gives a hard pass to the spot where red is positioned.
    • Red preferably tips this ball.
    Execution
    • Rotate in the sequence: red > white > blue.
    • At least 3 forwards, 4 is also possible, and preferably with a goalkeeper.
    • With 3 forwards: play with rebound.
    • With 4 forwards: maximum 1 quick rebound and then rotate to avoid long waiting.
    drawing Passing for forwards: dribbling, passing and scoring
  • Execution
    • The exercise is performed on both the left and right sides, allowing players to practice their skills in both directions.
    • Three players are active in the exercise simultaneously, while the remaining players double up their positions.
    • The exercise begins with a fast and accurate pass from the first player to the second player.
    • The second player receives the ball and quickly handles it to pass it on to the third player.
    • The third player completes the exercise by either passing the ball back to the first player with precision or choosing a new direction.
    drawing Fast, accurate passing and handling mirrored
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