Field hockey
In developmentBrake and accelerate again
Decelerate the ball and change direction under control.
1 players · 5 min · 10 × 10 m
The animation shows one played situation with a decision and response, not a required pattern. Regains and restarts are marked schematically; stop unsafe pressure. Finishes use unoccupied practice goals with clear run-off.
Organisation
One player, four stopping boxes around a starting marker. One ball; no queue. Repeat at an individual pace.
Execution
Choose a free stopping box. Carry in, stop the ball completely and leave through a different side. Visit all four boxes in any order. Record four controlled stops, rest 20 seconds and repeat.
Coaching
- Shorten your steps before the stopping box.
- Move your feet with the new direction.
- Can you leave without a large corrective touch?
Easier
Make the stopping boxes two metres wide and walk.
Harder
Use a different exit side in each box next round; compare control, not only time.
What to observe
Across four visits record how often the ball stayed inside the box before leaving.
Equipment
Sticks, one active ball, spare balls outside the area and cones; mini-goals where drawn. Dimensions and duration are adaptable starting proposals.
Sources and creator
doHockey exercise · doHockey
- Oog voor techniek in spelgericht trainen
KNHB · KNHB
Background principles. Background for the stated principle. Rules, wording, setup and animation were authored by doHockey; not a federation drill or endorsement.
- Start Hockey Skills Challenge
FIH Academy · FIH Academy
Background principles. Background for the stated principle. Rules, wording, setup and animation were authored by doHockey; not a federation drill or endorsement.
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