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Field Hockey · Nivel 5: Intermedio alto · Subnivel 5.4

El juego mental

10 tests · 100 datos · actualizado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · markdown

The mental side of hockey as the guide describes it: preparing before the whistle, concentration and visualisation, reading the opponents, motivation and positive correction, recovering from mistakes, confidence, pressure moments, team spirit and feedback.

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Test 1The match starts before the whistleHacer un test

  1. 'The match starts before the umpire's first whistle.'

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  2. Avoid chatting to each other or spectators.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  3. Direct preparation consists of a physical and a mental part.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  4. During the warm-up players start focusing on the game and the tactical aspects.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  5. The team talk prior to the warm-up, led by the coach.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  6. Older children can discuss simple tactics and prepare mentally before matches.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  7. The coach should not expect young children to inspect the field or observe the opponents.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  8. Team, small groups, observation, focus.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  9. Talk, move, focus, play.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  10. Quiet focus before the whistle.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · aplicación

Test 2Concentration and visualisationHacer un test

  1. Concentration and mental visualisation.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  2. Players imagine good actions before doing them.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  3. Part of the mental warm-up.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  4. Lack of concentration: busy thinking of something else.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo

  5. Short routines bring attention back.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  6. Visualising the target helps execution.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  7. Intensity ranges between high concentration and pleasure.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles · recuerdo

  8. Calm, see, see, act.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  9. Task focus first; chatting least.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  10. Picturing the action: visualisation.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · aplicación

Test 3Reading the opponentsHacer un test

  1. Observation of the playing environment and opposition.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  2. Watching shows strengths and habits.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  3. Observation of the playing environment.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  4. Knowing what to expect lowers anxiety.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  5. Watching set pieces tells defenders what to expect.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recuerdo

  6. Habits show which way they go.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  7. Do not expect young children to observe the opponents.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  8. Watch, spot, share, adapt.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  9. Field first, then warm-up, then play.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · aplicación

  10. Watching the opposition before the match.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · aplicación

Test 4La motivaciónHacer un test

  1. When motivating: state 'why'.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo

  2. Link back to previous experiences.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo

  3. Show enthusiasm.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo

  4. Create a positive motivated environment.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo

  5. Motivation varies from recreational play to top competitive play.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo

  6. Concentrate on individual differences and abilities: set challenges.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo

  7. Understanding the purpose drives effort.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo

  8. Why, past, enthusiasm.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo

  9. Motivation ranges from fun to top level.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo

  10. Enthusiasm in a team talk.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · aplicación

Test 5Positive correctionHacer un test

  1. When correcting: stay positive.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo

  2. Clearly make one central point.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo

  3. Show appreciation for input from others.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo

  4. When stimulating: encourage and compliment.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · recuerdo

  5. Too much information at once confuses.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recuerdo

  6. Give feedback or ask for feedback as soon as possible.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo

  7. Confirm that players understand.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recuerdo

  8. Praise, point, show, encourage.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo

  9. One positive point helps most.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo

  10. One clear point, delivered positively.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · aplicación

Test 6Bouncing back from mistakesHacer un test

  1. The next action matters more than the last.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  2. Encourage and compliment.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · recuerdo

  3. Thinking of something else breaks concentration.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo

  4. Simple routines bring focus back.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  5. Stay positive, make one central point.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo

  6. Training is where errors are corrected.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · recuerdo

  7. Evaluation follows the match.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · recuerdo

  8. Accept, reset, recover, go.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  9. Refocusing helps; arguing hurts.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  10. Recovering at once after a mistake.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · aplicación

Test 7Confidence from preparationHacer un test

  1. Repetition in training builds trust in a skill.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles · recuerdo

  2. Disciplined set pieces come from training.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recuerdo

  3. A good warm-up prepares players for high intensity.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo

  4. Coaching sessions must emphasise progression of skill.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session · recuerdo

  5. All players must know and understand their roles.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recuerdo

  6. Complacency loses focus.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  7. Incorporate match-oriented exercises.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recuerdo

  8. Learn, drill, play, perform.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session · recuerdo

  9. The closer to the match, the more transfer.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recuerdo

  10. Repeated practice makes set pieces reliable.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · aplicación

Test 8Pressure momentsHacer un test

  1. Decisive one-on-one and set-piece moments.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  2. A routine repeated in training steadies nerves.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  3. Quick scoring under pressure.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · recuerdo

  4. Familiar situations feel less frightening.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  5. Process focus beats outcome worry.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  6. Calm breathing lowers tension.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  7. Feet on the line until the ball is played, then react.

    Fuente: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · recuerdo

  8. Place, aim, calm, strike.

    Fuente: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7 · recuerdo

  9. The bigger the stakes, the bigger the pressure.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  10. Calming down before a decisive moment.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · aplicación

Test 9Espíritu de equipoHacer un test

  1. Encourage and compliment.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · recuerdo

  2. A huddle lifts the team.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  3. Do not let players vent or react negatively towards each other.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · recuerdo

  4. Communication and support.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · recuerdo

  5. Inclusion builds team spirit.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo

  6. Shared credit builds team spirit.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  7. Positive comments on teamwork, the opponents and the umpires.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · recuerdo

  8. Roles, goals, support, celebration.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo

  9. Encouragement helps; blame hurts.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · recuerdo

  10. Celebrating a team-mate's job.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · aplicación

Test 10RetroalimentaciónHacer un test

  1. The guide wants coaches to seek feedback, not only give it.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo

  2. The coach should keep talks as short as possible.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo

  3. Check that everyone understands and give time for questions.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo

  4. Only speak when you have players' attention.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recuerdo

  5. When doing a practical example do not talk for longer than about a minute.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · recuerdo

  6. Explain the instructions step by step.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · recuerdo

  7. Asking for feedback improves coaching.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo

  8. Core, steps, check.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · recuerdo

  9. Attention, brevity, clarity, check.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recuerdo

  10. Asking players for their view.

    Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · aplicación

Fuentes

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 Guide, Warm-up25
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide20
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication8
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting7
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating6
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role5
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating4
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking4
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis3
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary3
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing3
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles2
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match2
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session2
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 12
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.71
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time1
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match1