Field Hockey · Stufe 2: Grundlagen · Unterstufe 2.4
Tackling and Defending
10 Tests · 98 Fakten · aktualisiert am 30. Oktober 2026 · Markdown
The channel position, the guide's tackles step by step (two-hand and one-hand block, jab, stealing, interceptions), closing down, patience, defending one against one and the basic rules of team defending.
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Test 1The channel positionTest machen
The left foot is in front of the right: the channel position.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
Weight on the balls of the feet, on the toes.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
The tackler positions the body so the ball carrier goes where the tackler wants.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
Showing the attacker wide keeps them away from goal.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Moving into the ball carrier's line so they must change course or take on the tackler.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
Side-on lets the defender run alongside without turning.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
A low stick is ready to block the ball's path.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · Wissen
Feet, weight, body, stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
Position, stance, steer, win.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Side-on, left foot forward, stick low: channel position.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Anwendung
Test 2The two-hand block tackleTest machen
The stick is almost flat on the ground with both hands on it.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
When the tackle is made, the weight shifts to the front foot.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
A strong grip helps get the ball away from the opponent.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
You can use any part of the front side of the stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
Block tackle: open face of the stick, both hands on it.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
Stronger when both hands are on the stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · Wissen
A strong, low body position.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
Stance, stick, block, drive through.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Wissen
Two hands keep the stick close; one hand reaches further; the jab further still.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Flat stick, two hands: the two-hand block.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · Anwendung
Test 3The one-hand block tackleTest machen
In the one-hand block, only the left hand holds the stick, firmly.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · Wissen
Left foot forward, weight on both feet.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · Wissen
The left hand is pushed close to the ground; the stick is virtually flat.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · Wissen
The ball is defended with the entire stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · Wissen
The first step of the left foot shifts the weight forward.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · Wissen
One hand reaches further across.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Maintain a strong body position when moving away from the opponent.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · Wissen
Set, reach, block, go.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · Wissen
One hand to tackle, two hands to carry.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle · Anwendung
One hand on the stick, laid low: the one-hand version of the block.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · Anwendung
Test 4The jab in detailTest machen
For the jab, the left hand takes the top and gives the stick a quarter turn.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Wissen
The stick is held at a 45-degree angle directed at the ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Wissen
The left hand is close to the body.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Wissen
Extend the left arm quickly towards the ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Wissen
The stick can rest in the right hand before the jab.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Wissen
The ball is within stick range of the defender.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Wissen
Jab: a left-handed lunge or poke made at the ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
Set, aim, extend, win.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Wissen
Hold, turn, tighten.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Wissen
Stick angled at the ball, left hand ready to extend: a jab.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · Anwendung
Test 5Stealing the ballTest machen
The defender runs next to the attacker.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · Wissen
The defender places the stick between ball and attacker's stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · Wissen
Using a wrist action, one quick turn on the front stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · Wissen
The stick is held in the right hand at the top.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · Wissen
The ball ends on the front stick side with both hands on the stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · Wissen
Running alongside, the defender wins the ball cleanly.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Alongside, in between, turn, secure.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · Wissen
Stealing starts one-handed and finishes with both hands on the stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · Wissen
Running alongside and taking it: stealing the ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · Anwendung
Test 6InterceptionsTest machen
The ball is intercepted before reaching the opponent.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
The defender moves early to intercept the pass.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle · Wissen
Left foot ahead at ball contact.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left) · Wissen
Intercept the ball with the bottom of the stick.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left) · Wissen
For a right-side interception the reverse stick leans forward.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right) · Wissen
The ball gets deflected to the front stick side.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right) · Wissen
The defender accelerates away and adds the right hand to the grip.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left) · Wissen
Read, go, intercept, escape.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left) · Wissen
The earlier, the further from the receiver.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Cutting out a pass before it arrives: an interception.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Anwendung
Test 7Closing downTest machen
Defenders move towards the ball carrier to restrict space and prepare for a tackle.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
One defender moves behind the confronting defender to give cover.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
Arriving under control stops the attacker going past.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Closing down takes away the most dangerous option.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Restrict space and time.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
The nearest defender pressures the ball; others cover.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
The cover keeps both the ball and the next threat in view.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · Wissen
Close, slow, set, tackle.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Pressure, cover, last line.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
A second defender behind the first gives cover.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Anwendung
Test 8Patience in the tackleTest machen
The player that lifts the stick first will lose the ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · Wissen
Get the ball back when in a favourable tackling position.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · Wissen
An early lunge lets the attacker go past.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Keep a low stick and body position.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · Wissen
When the ball moves away from the stick, the tackle is on.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Rushed tackles concede fouls or space.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Ready, mirror, wait, win.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · Wissen
Patience is safe; lunging is risky.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Dark 4 raised the stick first, so dark 4 will lose the duel.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · Anwendung
Test 9Defending 1 v 1Test machen
Stay between the ball and your goal.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · Wissen
Defend with the stick close to the ground.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · Wissen
Show the attacker where the tackle is strongest.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Feints come from the body; the ball tells the truth.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Get back between the ball and the goal.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
1 versus 1 attack and defence.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · Wissen
Space gives time to react.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Position, approach, steer, win.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · Wissen
Goal-side is best; behind is worst.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · Wissen
Defenders stay between ball and goal.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · Anwendung
Test 10Winning the ball back as a teamTest machen
Closer to ball, closer to goal.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · Wissen
Have the ball and receiving player in view.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · Wissen
Feet and shoulders perpendicular to the line of pass keep ball and receiver in view.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Important · Wissen
The closer the ball is to the goal, the tighter the marking.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle · Wissen
The defender defends a zone and all passes through it.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
Marking a player by staying close wherever they go.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
A turnover is when the defending team gets the ball.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Wissen
The four basic defensive rules.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · Wissen
Tight on the ball side, cover on the far side.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle · Wissen
Defenders covering areas: zone marking.
Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · Anwendung
Quellen
KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, USA Field Hockey 101, NFHCA notes, FIH history and official results; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Field Hockey - Rules of Hockey).
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide20
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary15
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle11
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab9
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules7
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left)4
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right)2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 11
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Important1