# Vaimne mäng · Field Hockey, Tase 5: Kõrgem kesktase

Field Hockey · Tase 5: Kõrgem kesktase · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/et/field-hockey/level-5/the-mental-game/)

Vaimne mäng: 100 fakti, 10 testi.

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.

## Test 1: The match starts before the whistle

- 'The match starts before the umpire's first whistle.' (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Avoid chatting to each other or spectators. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Direct preparation consists of a physical and a mental part. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- During the warm-up players start focusing on the game and the tactical aspects. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- The team talk prior to the warm-up, led by the coach. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Older children can discuss simple tactics and prepare mentally before matches. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- The coach should not expect young children to inspect the field or observe the opponents. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Team, small groups, observation, focus. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Talk, move, focus, play. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Quiet focus before the whistle. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)

## Test 2: Concentration and visualisation

- Concentration and mental visualisation. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Players imagine good actions before doing them. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Part of the mental warm-up. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Lack of concentration: busy thinking of something else. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication)
- Short routines bring attention back. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Visualising the target helps execution. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Intensity ranges between high concentration and pleasure. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles)
- Calm, see, see, act. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Task focus first; chatting least. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Picturing the action: visualisation. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)

## Test 3: Reading the opponents

- Observation of the playing environment and opposition. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Watching shows strengths and habits. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Observation of the playing environment. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Knowing what to expect lowers anxiety. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Watching set pieces tells defenders what to expect. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis)
- Habits show which way they go. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Do not expect young children to observe the opponents. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Watch, spot, share, adapt. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Field first, then warm-up, then play. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Watching the opposition before the match. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)

## Test 4: Motivatsioon

- When motivating: state 'why'. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating)
- Link back to previous experiences. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating)
- Show enthusiasm. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating)
- Create a positive motivated environment. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role)
- Motivation varies from recreational play to top competitive play. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role)
- Concentrate on individual differences and abilities: set challenges. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role)
- Understanding the purpose drives effort. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating)
- Why, past, enthusiasm. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating)
- Motivation ranges from fun to top level. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role)
- Enthusiasm in a team talk. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating)

## Test 5: Positive correction

- When correcting: stay positive. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting)
- Clearly make one central point. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting)
- Show appreciation for input from others. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting)
- When stimulating: encourage and compliment. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating)
- Too much information at once confuses. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking)
- Give feedback or ask for feedback as soon as possible. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication)
- Confirm that players understand. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking)
- Praise, point, show, encourage. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting)
- One positive point helps most. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting)
- One clear point, delivered positively. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting)

## Test 6: Bouncing back from mistakes

- The next action matters more than the last. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Encourage and compliment. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating)
- Thinking of something else breaks concentration. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication)
- Simple routines bring focus back. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Stay positive, make one central point. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting)
- Training is where errors are corrected. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match)
- Evaluation follows the match. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match)
- Accept, reset, recover, go. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Refocusing helps; arguing hurts. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Recovering at once after a mistake. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)

## Test 7: Confidence from preparation

- Repetition in training builds trust in a skill. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles)
- Disciplined set pieces come from training. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis)
- A good warm-up prepares players for high intensity. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up)
- Coaching sessions must emphasise progression of skill. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session)
- All players must know and understand their roles. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary)
- Complacency loses focus. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Incorporate match-oriented exercises. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary)
- Learn, drill, play, perform. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session)
- The closer to the match, the more transfer. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary)
- Repeated practice makes set pieces reliable. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis)

## Test 8: Pressure moments

- Decisive one-on-one and set-piece moments. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- A routine repeated in training steadies nerves. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Quick scoring under pressure. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1)
- Familiar situations feel less frightening. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Process focus beats outcome worry. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Calm breathing lowers tension. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Feet on the line until the ball is played, then react. (Allikas: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e)
- Place, aim, calm, strike. (Allikas: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7)
- The bigger the stakes, the bigger the pressure. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Calming down before a decisive moment. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)

## Test 9: Meeskonnavaim

- Encourage and compliment. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating)
- A huddle lifts the team. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Do not let players vent or react negatively towards each other. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time)
- Communication and support. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1)
- Inclusion builds team spirit. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role)
- Shared credit builds team spirit. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Positive comments on teamwork, the opponents and the umpires. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match)
- Roles, goals, support, celebration. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Encouragement helps; blame hurts. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating)
- Celebrating a team-mate's job. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)

## Test 10: Tagasiside

- The guide wants coaches to seek feedback, not only give it. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication)
- The coach should keep talks as short as possible. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication)
- Check that everyone understands and give time for questions. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication)
- Only speak when you have players' attention. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking)
- When doing a practical example do not talk for longer than about a minute. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing)
- Explain the instructions step by step. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing)
- Asking for feedback improves coaching. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication)
- Core, steps, check. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing)
- Attention, brevity, clarity, check. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking)
- Asking players for their view. (Allikas: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication)

Allikad: 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).

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