Field Hockey · Taso 3: Esikeskitaso · Alataso 3.5
Small-Sided Games
10 testiä · 100 faktaa · päivitetty 30. lokakuuta 2026 · markdown
The guide's game progression from three-a-side to eleven-a-side, positional play two against one and three against two, overloads in the circle, mini games, rotating positions and running a mini tournament.
Jokainen alla oleva testi koostuu kymmenestä Insporta-kysymyksestä. Testin alla oleva luettelo kertoo, mitä kysymykset tarkistavat: yksi fakta kysymystä kohden ja lähde, josta kysymys on kirjoitettu. Lukekaa se ennen testiä tai palatkaa siihen väärän vastauksen jälkeen.
Testi 1Three-a-sideTee testi
Children from 7 years old can play 3 against 3.
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A team has at most three field players; there is no goalkeeper.
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The goal boxes are made of beacons.
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Every team has two goal boxes.
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For practical reasons, a 5-metre line is used instead of circles.
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A normal hockey ball is used.
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The playing direction is the width of the normal field.
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Two games side by side, then swap.
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Field, goals, teams, play.
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Three players each, beacon goals: three-a-side.
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Testi 2Six-a-sideTee testi
Suitable for boys and girls between 8 and 9.
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The field is a quarter of a normal hockey field.
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A maximum of five field players and one goalkeeper.
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Goal boxes on the back line, in the middle, the width of a normal goal.
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A backboard serves as a motivator when they hear the sound of a goal.
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The winner of the toss chooses the ball or the direction to play first.
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It is vital the goalkeeper has the correct equipment.
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Strip across the field, a quarter, then a half.
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Toss, choose, play, learn.
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Five plus a keeper on a quarter field: six-a-side.
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Testi 3Eight-a-sideTee testi
Half a normal field, between the baseline and the halfway line.
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Eight-a-side: seven outfield players and one keeper.
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They do not have the strength to hit long or the insight for a large group.
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Strikers, a row of four defensive players, and the goalkeeper.
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Left, central and right defenders plus a free defender.
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The game rules of six and eight-a-side are the same.
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The ball-side defender connects with the striker line.
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Strikers, the back four, the keeper.
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Three, five, then seven field players.
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Half a field, seven plus a keeper: eight-a-side.
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Testi 4Moving up to eleven-a-sideTee testi
The difference lies with an additional line of players.
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Three forwards, three midfielders, three defenders, a free defender and the goalkeeper.
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An additional free defender.
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Progression ensures players learn technique and tactics step by step.
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Attacking and defending penalty corners add new elements.
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Players will always be involved, with and without the ball.
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They learn how to function as a team.
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Three, six, eight, eleven.
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Quarter, half, full.
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Step by step from three-a-side to eleven-a-side.
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Testi 52 against 1Tee testi
Two attackers against one defender.
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Task sharing: the role of attackers and defenders.
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Committing the defender frees the team-mate.
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Delaying buys time for help to arrive.
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Positional play grows from small numbers.
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Positional play 3-2 and reduce to 2-1.
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Pass too early and the defender recovers; too late and it is blocked.
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Attack, commit, pass, finish.
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Two, three, five players.
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Two attackers, one defender.
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Testi 63 against 2Tee testi
Three attackers against two defenders: one extra.
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Each attacker should see two ways to pass.
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Defenders are weak off the left foot.
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Be aware of the position of the goalkeeper.
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A triangle gives each player two options.
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Pressure and cover make two into a defence.
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Out-number defenders in the circle and score.
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Shape, draw, release, finish.
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Fewer defenders, more advantage.
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Three against two.
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Testi 7Overloads in the circleTee testi
Mini games in the circle where one team outnumbers the other.
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Play till you score.
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Extra attackers create chances to finish.
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Positional play followed by finishing at goal.
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With an extra player, one attacker cannot be marked.
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Hit and move for rebounds.
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Outnumbered, they guard the goal mouth first.
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Overload, stretch, find, finish.
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The bigger the overload, the easier the finish.
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More attackers than defenders in the circle: an overload game.
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Testi 8Mini games 4 v 4 and 5 v 5Tee testi
Mini games 4-4 and 5-5.
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The smaller the space, the more hand and body speed is required.
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Fewer players means more decisions each.
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In mini games everyone attacks and defends.
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Communication and support between attack and defence.
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Small games should be pleasant, safe and dynamic.
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Ball side / help side defence.
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Warm up, practise, play, cool down.
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Four, eight, ten players.
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Four a side: 4 v 4.
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Testi 9Rotating positionsTee testi
Rotation shows each player what every line must do.
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The substitution rule lets every player play and rest.
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Substitution also gives a chance to deal with a small injury.
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Time must be allowed at the end of the game for feedback.
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The wide strikers stretch the six-a-side field.
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The strikers back off behind the ball, giving defensive width.
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It will enhance understanding of eleven-a-side tactics.
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Every line in turn.
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Width in possession, recovery out of it.
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Swapping roles gives every player a feel for each position.
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Testi 10Running a mini tournamentTee testi
Team 1 of A plays team 1 of B, team 2 of A plays team 2 of B, then swap.
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It gives every player the chance to play and have fun.
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Encourage competition as soon as they can handle a stick and ball safely.
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Try and use the field with the smoothest surface.
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Artificial field, grass or hardened surface.
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Fair games keep every child involved.
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Allow time at the end of the game for feedback.
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Set up, play, swap, review.
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From 7, then 8-9, then older.
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Two games at once with teams swapping: a mini tournament.
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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).
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side20
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Three-a-side16
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 115
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Eight-a-side14
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 213
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Game progression6
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide5
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan4
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Eleven-a-side3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systems in hockey2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary (drawing an opponent)1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic terms in defence1