# Mittelfeld und Umschalten · Feldhockey, Stufe 4: Mittelstufe

Feldhockey · Stufe 4: Mittelstufe · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/de/field-hockey/level-4/midfield-and-transition/)

Mittelfeld und Umschalten: 99 Fakten, 10 Tests.

Was Mittelfeldspieler im Angriff und in der Abwehr tun, Ballverluste lesen, vom Angriff auf Abwehr umschalten und zurück, der zentrale Mittelfeldspieler als Dreh- und Angelpunkt und die Ordnung der Mannschaft beim Ballwechsel.

## Test 1: Die Reihen verbinden

- Midfielders sit between the defence and the strikers, so they link the two lines and move the ball from one to the other. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Freilaufen im Mittelfeld gibt Verteidigern klare Passwege. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Play turns around the central midfielder as it moves between defence and attack. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elf gegen Elf)
- Frühes Freilaufen gibt der Abwehr eine sichere Anspielstation. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Spielaufbau aus der Abwehr)
- Having received from the defence, the midfielder passes the ball on to the strikers so the attack keeps moving. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Das Dreieck gibt Tiefe und zwei Optionen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- Ohne Verbindungen im Mittelfeld muss die Mannschaft auf lange Bälle setzen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- After the defender wins the ball, the midfielder leads to show for it, receives it and then passes into the strikers. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- The ball moves forward from the defenders, through the midfielders who connect the lines, to the strikers. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elf gegen Elf)
- Der Mittelfeldspieler bietet die Verbindung zwischen Abwehr und Angriff. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)

## Test 2: Verbindende Pässe zu den Stürmern

- The midfielder's lead supports the strikers by offering a close passing link, so they are not isolated in front. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Ein guter Verbindungspass erreicht den Stürmer in einer verwertbaren Weise. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- A ball on the front stick side is the easiest to control, so passing there lets the striker receive it cleanly. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, 2. Phase)
- A striker who has shaken off the marker is open and can receive the pass without being tackled at once. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Stürmer)
- A lay-back is played into the space behind the striker, so the midfielder runs onto it and keeps the attack's momentum. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Spielaufbau aus der Abwehr)
- Facing the play with an open body and head up lets the passer see the strikers' runs in time to play the ball. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Passen mit Rundumblick)
- After passing, the midfielder keeps moving up to support, so the striker has a close option and the attack stays connected. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- The striker loses the marker and the midfielder sees the lead; the pass goes to the front stick and the midfielder follows it up to support. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Die Vorhand im freien Raum ist am sichersten. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, 2. Phase)
- A pass from midfield to a striker's front stick as the striker leads joins the lines, so it is called a connecting pass. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)

## Test 3: Durchbrechende Läufe

- High players occupy the defenders, which opens space behind them, and midfielders time their runs into it. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Stürmer lösen sich nach vorn, um Raum für Mitspieler zu schaffen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Stürmer)
- Wide positions on the sides stretch the defence, creating room for the others in the middle. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Späte Läufer kommen hinter den Stürmern unbewacht an. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- If the run fails and the ball is lost, the midfielder's own area is open, so a team-mate must cover behind. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systeme im Hockey)
- Getting past the last line of defenders puts the attacker close to goal with a chance to shoot or cross. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Stürmer)
- Das Timing macht den Lauf schwer zu verfolgen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, 2. Phase)
- A striker pulls a defender away, the midfielder starts the run, the pass goes into the space left, and the move ends in a shot or cross. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- The midfielder holds position until the right moment, times the start, sprints into the space and then receives the ball. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, 2. Phase)
- A run from midfield into space the strikers have opened is a penetrating run, breaking the defensive line. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)

## Test 4: Raum nach einem Befreiungsschlag verteidigen

- When the opponents clear the ball, midfielders cover the gaps between the strikers so the clearance cannot find an easy receiver. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Die Raumverteidigung fängt den nächsten Pass ab. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Marking a player or covering a zone are the two basic ways to defend, so midfielders must choose one as the opposition approaches. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Ein Ballgewinn im Mittelfeld hält die Gefahr fern. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- Ein ungenauer Befreiungsschlag kann für einen zweiten Angriff abgefangen werden. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systeme im Hockey)
- The opponents' defence is disorganised after the turnover, so a quick second attack meets fewer defenders. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar (Konter))
- Zonal marking by the strikers cuts parts of the field, which shortens the space midfielders must cover. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Stürmer)
- The opposition clears, the midfielders close the spaces between the strikers, intercept the pass and attack again. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- The nearer the ball is won to the opponents' goal, the shorter the distance to a scoring chance. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- Zwischen den Stürmern warten, um den Befreiungsschlag abzufangen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)

## Test 5: Den gegnerischen Mittelfeldspieler decken

- Marking the opposite midfielder, channelling him away from danger and then tackling is the midfielder's main job in the middle. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Staying tight on a key opponent denies him time and space, so he cannot influence the game. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Den Gegner in der Abwehr in Überzahl nehmen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Steering the opponent wide keeps danger away from the centre, and a tackle can follow from a safer position. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- The guide's table gives the centre midfielder the job of steering the opposition attack to the left. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- Eins-gegen-eins in der Mitte einschränken: Das Risiko ist zu hoch. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- Standing between the opponent and the goal blocks the direct route, so any pass or dribble towards goal has to go past you. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Grundregeln der Verteidigung)
- The midfielder picks up the opponent, stays goal side, steers him wide and tackles only when it is safe. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)
- Channelling and delaying carries the least risk, while a 1 v 1 in the middle risks leaving the centre open if it is lost. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- Staying close and goal side lets dark 8 deny the opposite midfielder time and a route to goal. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Mittelfeldspieler)

## Test 6: Ballgewinne lesen

- Because turnovers can happen suddenly, midfielders must always be ready for them. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Ballgewinn und Dominanz)
- Experience helps a player anticipate a loose touch or forced pass before it happens. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Ballgewinn und Dominanz)
- A turnover happens in a moment, so quick reactions decide who gets to the loose ball first. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Ballgewinn und Dominanz)
- Kurz nach einem Ballverlust sind die Spieler nicht auf ihren Positionen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)
- The full press squeezes opponents on one side so that the ball is won in the turnover, high up the field. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Vollpressing)
- Ungenaue Ballannahmen und erzwungene Pässe sind die Momente zum Eingreifen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systeme im Hockey)
- The new attack is most dangerous right after the turnover, when the opponents are still out of position. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)
- The opponent's heavy touch lets the midfielder step in and win the ball, which is followed by a quick pass forward. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Ballgewinn und Dominanz)
- Unmittelbar nach dem Ballverlust ist der schwächste Moment. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)
- The dark player's touch runs too far, so light 6 wins the loose ball: a turnover. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Ballgewinn und Dominanz)

## Test 7: Von der Abwehr zum Angriff

- The attack is fast because the opponents are out of position after the turnover or the broken-down corner. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)
- When the opponents' short corner fails, their attackers are far from their own goal, which gives the defending team a chance to counter. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)
- Es lockt Gegner heraus und schafft Raum hinter ihnen für den Konter. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Mittelfeldpressing)
- Pace beats the opponents' recovery, so the first pass should go forward quickly rather than sideways. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)
- Ein paar Spieler im Mittelfeld lassen, damit der Ball ein Anspielziel hat. (Quelle: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Verteidigungsecke)
- Die Abwehr muss überspielt werden, bevor sie sich ordnet. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- Abgefangene Pässe führen zu einem Konter in den Raum dahinter. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pressing auf dem halben Feld)
- The ball is won, a fast forward pass releases the runners, they attack the space behind the defence, and the move ends in a shot. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)
- Am schnellsten nach einem hohen Ballgewinn. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)
- Light players sprinting upfield after the corner fails exploit the space the opponents left: a counter-attack. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossar)

## Test 8: Vom Angriff zur Abwehr

- Getting behind the ball at once puts outside midfielders between the opposition and their own goal, ready to defend. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- Strikers can either press the opposition's defenders straight away or drop back behind the ball to help the defence. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Stürmer)
- Druck auf den Ball verschafft den anderen Zeit, sich zu sammeln. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systeme im Hockey)
- Transition is the moment of change, so a good system lets players move smoothly from attacking to defending and back. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elf gegen Elf)
- Running back towards their own goal puts them between the ball and the goal again, so the defence is not outnumbered. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Grundregeln der Verteidigung)
- Spieler, die vorn hängen bleiben, lassen die Abwehr in Unterzahl. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- After the opposition's defenders win the ball, strikers press them at once, taking time and space from the new attack. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Rolle der Stürmer)
- The ball is lost, the nearest player presses to delay the attack, the others sprint back, and the defence then organises. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- The nearest players can reach the ball fastest, so they delay the attack while the rest recover. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- Light 9 presses the ball while the others recover behind it, which is the team switching from attack to defence. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)

## Test 9: Der Pivot

- Both attacking and defensive play pass through the central midfielder, so the team turns around this player. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elf gegen Elf)
- The central midfielder looks after the triangle shape, keeping passing options around the ball. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- A lead from the central midfielder offers the defence a target, which encourages passes out of the back. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- In a diagonal line the central midfielder sits between the left and right midfielders and links them. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Mittelfeldreihe)
- Aus der Mitte kann der Pivot den Angriff verlagern. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Passen mit Rundumblick)
- Standing between the defence and the strikers, the pivot gives the attackers a link from behind and adds depth. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- The pivot receives from one side, opens the body to see the field, switches to the other side and then follows up to support. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Mittelfeldreihe)
- The pivot drops behind the ball, channels the opponent left, wins the ball and then leads to give the defence a pass. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- In the middle with play on both sides, light 6 can turn and switch the ball to the far wing: the pivot's role. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elf gegen Elf)

## Test 10: Die Ordnung im Umschalten halten

- A balanced system keeps players in positions that let them change roles easily when the ball changes hands. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elf gegen Elf)
- Players can only switch smoothly if they understand their role in both attack and defence. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Zusammenfassung)
- Die Formation gibt Optionen im Angriff und Absicherung in der Abwehr. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- Die Formation geht verloren und Raum öffnet sich. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- Behind the ball, the strikers cover the width of the pitch, which gives the defence its shape. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Sechser-Hockey)
- Sich auf der ballnahen Seite dem Angriff anschließen und auf der ballfernen Seite defensiv zurückfallen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- Die allgemeine Taktik wird vor dem Spiel festgelegt und besprochen. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive Pressingformen)
- The ball is lost, the nearest player presses, the lines drop back together, and the triangle is restored. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individuelle Aufgaben)
- Geschlossene Reihen geben die meiste Absicherung. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA, „Field Hockey Activity Guide“ (Leitfaden))
- Dropping back in three tidy lines keeps the team's formation intact, so cover and passing angles remain. (Quelle: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elf gegen Elf)

Quellen: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, USA Field Hockey 101, NFHCA-Notizen, FIH-Geschichte und offizielle Ergebnisse; eigene Fragen verfasst, nichts übernommen. Nummerierte Regeln gehören zur Kategorie Regeln (Field Hockey - Rules of Hockey).

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