Hockey drills for technique defense

• A 5 v 3.
• A shifts the ball to B, B shifts the ball to C. 
• When C has controlled the ball the 5 against 3 begins. 
• Tips attackers:
  • Keep speed.
  • Always return the ball.
  • Pass over the backhand side of the opponent.
  • Keep the field wide and long.
  • Communicate with each other.
  • Using in-out to receive the ball.
• Tips Defenders:
  • Close the shaft.
  • Close down pass lines to the front. (make sure they have to keep playing backwards)
  • Communicate with each other.
  • Keep them outside the circle. (when they come into the circle it is pressure on the ball)
  • If it is too difficult for the defenders let a tackle back runner join in.

• B comes running in towards the circle at speed. 
• He gets the ball from A who gives a directed push for B so he can take him easily.
• From then on the 2v1 starts. B and C against the defender. 
• When the defender has taken the ball away he can score by driving the ball through the orange gate. 
• Tips attackers
  • Create speed.
  • Playing over the backhand side of the defender.
  • Make eye contact with teammates.
  • Use the in-out running.
• Tips for the defender
  • Close the shaft.
  • Stand between the pass line of the attackers.
  • Let the attacker make the mistake.
  • Set up exercise on two sides.

• Exercise B+C
• B is about the left
• C is over the right
• A1 dribbles with ball to A2
• B guides player A, at 1,5 meter, backwards (open position).
• This is about footwork, so when A arrives at A2 he just lets A strike at goal.
• After the hit, A leaves the circle. B turns around and gets a ball from C. B takes a closed approach, turns open and plays the ball.
• B takes a closed approach, turns open and rounds the goal.
• Then the exercise starts on the right.

1 v 1

• Make a square from 5m-5m and play a 1v1. the defender is only allowed to defend with his body so no stick.
• Focus on defence.
• Use your body to force them to go to your strong side.
• When you push them to the side make a block tackle.
• Block tackle is always on the forehand, 2 hands on the stick and step forward.
• Stick is on the ground.
• Jab:
• Make a small square 1m-1m.
• The defender is inside the square and the attacker tries to get the ball inside the square.
• The defender use the jab to defend his square.
• You jab with your stick to the ball.
• Left foot in front and right food in the back (not flat fooded).
• Use your stick as poke.

High tempo switching in a match form.

• 3 teams (blue, red & white);
• Each team consists of 3, 4 or 5 players;
• Attacking team (A) has 1 player in excess (so 3:2, 4:3 ...);
• One player of the defending team (B) stands in the box next to the trainer;
• Non-playing team (C) stands at the centre line;
• When A has scored, they defend with n-1 men;
• Team B sets up at the half way line and then attacks.
• Left-right alternate.
• Coach puts ball in play.
• Turn over:
  • Attack on the left: Blue attacks, white defends, red is ready on the right (II)
  • Attack on right: Blue defends (n-1), Red attacks, White prepares on left (I)
  • Attack over left: White attacks, Red defends (n-1), Blue stands ready (II)

• First pass wide
• players moves the ball inside other attacker move outside
• 2 options walking inside passing outside

• Player 1 runs with the ball to the head circle and hits the goal
• Player 4 plays the ball to the left where player 2 and defender 1 come running in (2v1)
• Player 4 plays the ball to the right where player 3 and defender 2 come running in (3v2)
• Player 4 runs with a ball into the circle and plays off the attack (4v2)

• There are at least 2 teams
• The field is the 23, from marker to other marker
• You may shoot on goal from any position in the field if not dangerous
• After 2 goals by the same team the losing team switches (After 3 wins the winning team switches)
  
  

OrganizationField
: half field

Implementation

General

• Play direction of the game
• Goals in the middle of the field to stimulate awareness of the context of the game (from where do I defend, where do I score?).
• 1:1 : the trainer plays a ball to Orange 1 or Blue 2. Defender's goal is to prevent a goal and score himself.
• 2:1 : The trainer plays a ball to Orange 1 or Blue 2. When Orange 1 gets the ball, Orange 3 can join in the playing field of Orange 1
• Orange 1 and 2 play a 2:1 on Blue 4 (same if Orange 3 gets the ball (Section B)).
• 2:2 : Same as 2:1, but if Blue 2 gets the ball, Blue 4 may join the attack in the section of Orange 1 (Section A).
  Tips on ball possession
  
• Perform a feint when passing.
• Cut in after the passing action; protect the ball from the defender.

Tips on non-ball possession

• Find your opponent as quickly as possible.
• Keep your stick on the ball.
• Keep the opponent in front of you (on the forehand).
• ps changeover

At loss of ball:

• Put direct pressure on the ball handler, cut the shortest path to the goal.

On winning the ball:

• Perform a quick action/goal attempt towards goals.
• Making it easier
• Change the start location regularly.

Make it more difficult

• Vary the speed of throw.

Explanation

3 (4) against 2 + goalkeeper

OrganisationField
: demarcated space (on half a field)

General

• The form starts when blue 1 passes to orange 1.
• Orange 1, 2 and 3 ( possibly 4) try to score in the goal.
• Blue 1 and 2 try, by working together, to take over possession of the ball on their strong side and then to score in one of the little goals on the centre field (circle size about 3 metres).

The form stops when:

• Orange scores in the goal.
• Blue scores in the conversion in one of the little goals on the half way line.
• The ball goes over the back line.

Exceptions:

• Ball over the sideline is a normal strike.
• Foul is a normal free hit.

Tips on ball possession

• Look before taking the ball (pre-scanning) and recognise space.
• Take free hits and hits as quickly as possible.
• Use push passes.

Tips on non-ball possession

• Work together (cover each other's backs), give pressure on the ball, keep the ball on your defensive forehand side (fake space).
• Force a pass to the back or force a pass wide; this is better than a deep pass.
• Make sure you are always between the ball and your own goal

Switching tips

• On losing the ball:
  • Keep pressure on the ball straight away
  • Get between the ball and your own goal as quickly as possible and help your team-mate
• On winning the ball:
  • Look for the free space
  • Play a confident pass or accelerate strongly yourself.
• Make it easier
  • Vary the method of passing (e.g. push pass) or initial pass to another player.
• Make it more difficult
  • Increase Pressure:
    • Who scores the most goals in 10 ball starts);
    • can Orange 1,2,3 score within 30 sec.

Goal: Build up by moving the ball.

Instruction:

1. 1 starts with the ball and plays it to 2
2. 2 plays the ball back to 1
3. 1 plays the ball to 3
4. 3 plays the ball to 4
5. 4 starts the attack and may choose how he does this

Point of attention: The defenders try to get rid of the ball as quickly and skillfully as possible

• 2 equal teams, or in case of odd numbers with a joker,
• try to keep the players on the team for as long as possible.
• This can be done through short replay, the duel and then replay.