# Tackling and Defending · Field Hockey, Taso 2: Alkeet

Field Hockey · Taso 2: Alkeet · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/fi/field-hockey/level-2/tackling-and-defending/)

Tackling and Defending: 98 faktaa, 10 testiä.

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.

## Testi 1: The channel position

- The left foot is in front of the right: the channel position. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- Weight on the balls of the feet, on the toes. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- The tackler positions the body so the ball carrier goes where the tackler wants. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- Showing the attacker wide keeps them away from goal. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Moving into the ball carrier's line so they must change course or take on the tackler. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- Side-on lets the defender run alongside without turning. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- A low stick is ready to block the ball's path. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan)
- Feet, weight, body, stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- Position, stance, steer, win. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Side-on, left foot forward, stick low: channel position. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)

## Testi 2: The two-hand block tackle

- The stick is almost flat on the ground with both hands on it. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- When the tackle is made, the weight shifts to the front foot. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- A strong grip helps get the ball away from the opponent. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- You can use any part of the front side of the stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- Block tackle: open face of the stick, both hands on it. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- Stronger when both hands are on the stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan)
- A strong, low body position. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- Stance, stick, block, drive through. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)
- Two hands keep the stick close; one hand reaches further; the jab further still. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Flat stick, two hands: the two-hand block. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle)

## Testi 3: The one-hand block tackle

- In the one-hand block, only the left hand holds the stick, firmly. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle)
- Left foot forward, weight on both feet. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle)
- The left hand is pushed close to the ground; the stick is virtually flat. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle)
- The ball is defended with the entire stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle)
- The first step of the left foot shifts the weight forward. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle)
- One hand reaches further across. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Maintain a strong body position when moving away from the opponent. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle)
- Set, reach, block, go. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle)
- One hand to tackle, two hands to carry. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle)
- One hand on the stick, laid low: the one-hand version of the block. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle)

## Testi 4: The jab in detail

- For the jab, the left hand takes the top and gives the stick a quarter turn. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)
- The stick is held at a 45-degree angle directed at the ball. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)
- The left hand is close to the body. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)
- Extend the left arm quickly towards the ball. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)
- The stick can rest in the right hand before the jab. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)
- The ball is within stick range of the defender. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)
- Jab: a left-handed lunge or poke made at the ball. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- Set, aim, extend, win. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)
- Hold, turn, tighten. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)
- Stick angled at the ball, left hand ready to extend: a jab. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab)

## Testi 5: Stealing the ball

- The defender runs next to the attacker. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball)
- The defender places the stick between ball and attacker's stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball)
- Using a wrist action, one quick turn on the front stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball)
- The stick is held in the right hand at the top. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball)
- The ball ends on the front stick side with both hands on the stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball)
- Running alongside, the defender wins the ball cleanly. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Alongside, in between, turn, secure. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball)
- Stealing starts one-handed and finishes with both hands on the stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball)
- Running alongside and taking it: stealing the ball. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball)

## Testi 6: Interceptions

- The ball is intercepted before reaching the opponent. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- The defender moves early to intercept the pass. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle)
- Left foot ahead at ball contact. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left))
- Intercept the ball with the bottom of the stick. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left))
- For a right-side interception the reverse stick leans forward. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right))
- The ball gets deflected to the front stick side. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right))
- The defender accelerates away and adds the right hand to the grip. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left))
- Read, go, intercept, escape. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left))
- The earlier, the further from the receiver. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Cutting out a pass before it arrives: an interception. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)

## Testi 7: Closing down

- Defenders move towards the ball carrier to restrict space and prepare for a tackle. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- One defender moves behind the confronting defender to give cover. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- Arriving under control stops the attacker going past. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Closing down takes away the most dangerous option. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Restrict space and time. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- The nearest defender pressures the ball; others cover. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- The cover keeps both the ball and the next threat in view. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules)
- Close, slow, set, tackle. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Pressure, cover, last line. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- A second defender behind the first gives cover. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)

## Testi 8: Patience in the tackle

- The player that lifts the stick first will lose the ball. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan)
- Get the ball back when in a favourable tackling position. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan)
- An early lunge lets the attacker go past. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Keep a low stick and body position. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan)
- When the ball moves away from the stick, the tackle is on. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Rushed tackles concede fouls or space. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Ready, mirror, wait, win. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan)
- Patience is safe; lunging is risky. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Dark 4 raised the stick first, so dark 4 will lose the duel. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan)

## Testi 9: Defending 1 v 1

- Stay between the ball and your goal. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules)
- Defend with the stick close to the ground. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1)
- Show the attacker where the tackle is strongest. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Feints come from the body; the ball tells the truth. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Get back between the ball and the goal. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- 1 versus 1 attack and defence. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan)
- Space gives time to react. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Position, approach, steer, win. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide)
- Goal-side is best; behind is worst. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules)
- Defenders stay between ball and goal. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules)

## Testi 10: Winning the ball back as a team

- Closer to ball, closer to goal. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules)
- Have the ball and receiving player in view. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules)
- Feet and shoulders perpendicular to the line of pass keep ball and receiver in view. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Important)
- The closer the ball is to the goal, the tighter the marking. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle)
- The defender defends a zone and all passes through it. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- Marking a player by staying close wherever they go. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- A turnover is when the defending team gets the ball. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)
- The four basic defensive rules. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules)
- Tight on the ball side, cover on the far side. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle)
- Defenders covering areas: zone marking. (Lähde: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary)

Lähteet: 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).

Tee testit: https://insporta.app/try?utm_source=book&utm_medium=referral