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
'The match starts before the umpire's first whistle.'
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Avoid chatting to each other or spectators.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Direct preparation consists of a physical and a mental part.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
During the warm-up players start focusing on the game and the tactical aspects.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
The team talk prior to the warm-up, led by the coach.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Older children can discuss simple tactics and prepare mentally before matches.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
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
Team, small groups, observation, focus.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Talk, move, focus, play.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Quiet focus before the whistle.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · aplicación
Test 2Concentration and visualisationHacer un test
Concentration and mental visualisation.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Players imagine good actions before doing them.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Part of the mental warm-up.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Lack of concentration: busy thinking of something else.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo
Short routines bring attention back.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Visualising the target helps execution.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Intensity ranges between high concentration and pleasure.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles · recuerdo
Calm, see, see, act.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Task focus first; chatting least.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Picturing the action: visualisation.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · aplicación
Test 3Reading the opponentsHacer un test
Observation of the playing environment and opposition.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Watching shows strengths and habits.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Observation of the playing environment.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Knowing what to expect lowers anxiety.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Watching set pieces tells defenders what to expect.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recuerdo
Habits show which way they go.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Do not expect young children to observe the opponents.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Watch, spot, share, adapt.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Field first, then warm-up, then play.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · aplicación
Watching the opposition before the match.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · aplicación
Test 4La motivaciónHacer un test
When motivating: state 'why'.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo
Link back to previous experiences.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo
Show enthusiasm.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo
Create a positive motivated environment.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo
Motivation varies from recreational play to top competitive play.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo
Concentrate on individual differences and abilities: set challenges.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo
Understanding the purpose drives effort.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo
Why, past, enthusiasm.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recuerdo
Motivation ranges from fun to top level.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo
Enthusiasm in a team talk.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · aplicación
Test 5Positive correctionHacer un test
When correcting: stay positive.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo
Clearly make one central point.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo
Show appreciation for input from others.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo
When stimulating: encourage and compliment.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · recuerdo
Too much information at once confuses.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recuerdo
Give feedback or ask for feedback as soon as possible.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo
Confirm that players understand.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recuerdo
Praise, point, show, encourage.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo
One positive point helps most.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo
One clear point, delivered positively.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · aplicación
Test 6Bouncing back from mistakesHacer un test
The next action matters more than the last.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Encourage and compliment.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · recuerdo
Thinking of something else breaks concentration.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo
Simple routines bring focus back.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Stay positive, make one central point.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recuerdo
Training is where errors are corrected.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · recuerdo
Evaluation follows the match.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · recuerdo
Accept, reset, recover, go.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Refocusing helps; arguing hurts.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Recovering at once after a mistake.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · aplicación
Test 7Confidence from preparationHacer un test
Repetition in training builds trust in a skill.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles · recuerdo
Disciplined set pieces come from training.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recuerdo
A good warm-up prepares players for high intensity.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recuerdo
Coaching sessions must emphasise progression of skill.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session · recuerdo
All players must know and understand their roles.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recuerdo
Complacency loses focus.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Incorporate match-oriented exercises.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recuerdo
Learn, drill, play, perform.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session · recuerdo
The closer to the match, the more transfer.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recuerdo
Repeated practice makes set pieces reliable.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · aplicación
Test 8Pressure momentsHacer un test
Decisive one-on-one and set-piece moments.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
A routine repeated in training steadies nerves.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Quick scoring under pressure.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · recuerdo
Familiar situations feel less frightening.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Process focus beats outcome worry.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Calm breathing lowers tension.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Feet on the line until the ball is played, then react.
Fuente: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · recuerdo
Place, aim, calm, strike.
Fuente: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7 · recuerdo
The bigger the stakes, the bigger the pressure.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Calming down before a decisive moment.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · aplicación
Test 9Espíritu de equipoHacer un test
Encourage and compliment.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · recuerdo
A huddle lifts the team.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Do not let players vent or react negatively towards each other.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · recuerdo
Communication and support.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · recuerdo
Inclusion builds team spirit.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · recuerdo
Shared credit builds team spirit.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Positive comments on teamwork, the opponents and the umpires.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · recuerdo
Roles, goals, support, celebration.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recuerdo
Encouragement helps; blame hurts.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · recuerdo
Celebrating a team-mate's job.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · aplicación
Test 10RetroalimentaciónHacer un test
The guide wants coaches to seek feedback, not only give it.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo
The coach should keep talks as short as possible.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo
Check that everyone understands and give time for questions.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo
Only speak when you have players' attention.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recuerdo
When doing a practical example do not talk for longer than about a minute.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · recuerdo
Explain the instructions step by step.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · recuerdo
Asking for feedback improves coaching.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recuerdo
Core, steps, check.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · recuerdo
Attention, brevity, clarity, check.
Fuente: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recuerdo
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