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Field Hockey · Level 2: Elementary · Sub-level 2.4

Tackling and Defending

10 tests · 98 facts · updated 30 October 2026 · markdown

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.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The channel positionTake a test

  1. The left foot is in front of the right: the channel position.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  2. Weight on the balls of the feet, on the toes.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  3. The tackler positions the body so the ball carrier goes where the tackler wants.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  4. Showing the attacker wide keeps them away from goal.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Moving into the ball carrier's line so they must change course or take on the tackler.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  6. Side-on lets the defender run alongside without turning.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. A low stick is ready to block the ball's path.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · recall

  8. Feet, weight, body, stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  9. Position, stance, steer, win.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. Side-on, left foot forward, stick low: channel position.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · applied

Test 2The two-hand block tackleTake a test

  1. The stick is almost flat on the ground with both hands on it.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  2. When the tackle is made, the weight shifts to the front foot.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  3. A strong grip helps get the ball away from the opponent.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  4. You can use any part of the front side of the stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  5. Block tackle: open face of the stick, both hands on it.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  6. Stronger when both hands are on the stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · recall

  7. A strong, low body position.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  8. Stance, stick, block, drive through.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · recall

  9. Two hands keep the stick close; one hand reaches further; the jab further still.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. Flat stick, two hands: the two-hand block.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · applied

Test 3The one-hand block tackleTake a test

  1. In the one-hand block, only the left hand holds the stick, firmly.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · recall

  2. Left foot forward, weight on both feet.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · recall

  3. The left hand is pushed close to the ground; the stick is virtually flat.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · recall

  4. The ball is defended with the entire stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · recall

  5. The first step of the left foot shifts the weight forward.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · recall

  6. One hand reaches further across.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Maintain a strong body position when moving away from the opponent.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · recall

  8. Set, reach, block, go.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · recall

  9. One hand to tackle, two hands to carry.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle · applied

  10. One hand on the stick, laid low: the one-hand version of the block.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle · applied

Test 4The jab in detailTake a test

  1. For the jab, the left hand takes the top and gives the stick a quarter turn.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · recall

  2. The stick is held at a 45-degree angle directed at the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · recall

  3. The left hand is close to the body.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · recall

  4. Extend the left arm quickly towards the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · recall

  5. The stick can rest in the right hand before the jab.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · recall

  6. The ball is within stick range of the defender.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · recall

  7. Jab: a left-handed lunge or poke made at the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  8. Set, aim, extend, win.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · recall

  9. Hold, turn, tighten.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · recall

  10. Stick angled at the ball, left hand ready to extend: a jab.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · applied

Test 5Stealing the ballTake a test

  1. The defender runs next to the attacker.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · recall

  2. The defender places the stick between ball and attacker's stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · recall

  3. Using a wrist action, one quick turn on the front stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · recall

  4. The stick is held in the right hand at the top.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · recall

  5. The ball ends on the front stick side with both hands on the stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · recall

  6. Running alongside, the defender wins the ball cleanly.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Alongside, in between, turn, secure.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · recall

  8. Stealing starts one-handed and finishes with both hands on the stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · recall

  9. Running alongside and taking it: stealing the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball · applied

Test 6InterceptionsTake a test

  1. The ball is intercepted before reaching the opponent.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  2. The defender moves early to intercept the pass.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle · recall

  3. Left foot ahead at ball contact.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left) · recall

  4. Intercept the ball with the bottom of the stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left) · recall

  5. For a right-side interception the reverse stick leans forward.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right) · recall

  6. The ball gets deflected to the front stick side.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right) · recall

  7. The defender accelerates away and adds the right hand to the grip.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left) · recall

  8. Read, go, intercept, escape.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left) · recall

  9. The earlier, the further from the receiver.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. Cutting out a pass before it arrives: an interception.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · applied

Test 7Closing downTake a test

  1. Defenders move towards the ball carrier to restrict space and prepare for a tackle.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  2. One defender moves behind the confronting defender to give cover.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  3. Arriving under control stops the attacker going past.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Closing down takes away the most dangerous option.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Restrict space and time.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  6. The nearest defender pressures the ball; others cover.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. The cover keeps both the ball and the next threat in view.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · recall

  8. Close, slow, set, tackle.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Pressure, cover, last line.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  10. A second defender behind the first gives cover.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · applied

Test 8Patience in the tackleTake a test

  1. The player that lifts the stick first will lose the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · recall

  2. Get the ball back when in a favourable tackling position.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · recall

  3. An early lunge lets the attacker go past.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Keep a low stick and body position.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · recall

  5. When the ball moves away from the stick, the tackle is on.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Rushed tackles concede fouls or space.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Ready, mirror, wait, win.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · recall

  8. Patience is safe; lunging is risky.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Dark 4 raised the stick first, so dark 4 will lose the duel.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · applied

Test 9Defending 1 v 1Take a test

  1. Stay between the ball and your goal.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · recall

  2. Defend with the stick close to the ground.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · recall

  3. Show the attacker where the tackle is strongest.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Feints come from the body; the ball tells the truth.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Get back between the ball and the goal.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. 1 versus 1 attack and defence.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · recall

  7. Space gives time to react.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Position, approach, steer, win.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Goal-side is best; behind is worst.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · recall

  10. Defenders stay between ball and goal.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · applied

Test 10Winning the ball back as a teamTake a test

  1. Closer to ball, closer to goal.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · recall

  2. Have the ball and receiving player in view.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · recall

  3. Feet and shoulders perpendicular to the line of pass keep ball and receiver in view.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Important · recall

  4. The closer the ball is to the goal, the tighter the marking.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle · recall

  5. The defender defends a zone and all passes through it.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  6. Marking a player by staying close wherever they go.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  7. A turnover is when the defending team gets the ball.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · recall

  8. The four basic defensive rules.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · recall

  9. Tight on the ball side, cover on the far side.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle · recall

  10. Defenders covering areas: zone marking.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · applied

Sources

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 Guide20
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary15
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle11
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab9
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan8
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle8
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball8
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules7
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left)4
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle2
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right)2
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle2
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 11
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Important1