Field Hockey · Level 6: Advanced · Sub-level 6.2
Video and Performance Analysis
10 tests · 100 facts · updated 30 October 2026 · markdown
How teams use video and analysis: filming and coding matches, the analyst's job, clips for players, scouting opponents and their set pieces, individual feedback, live analysis, bringing it into training and its limits.
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 1Why teams film matchesTake a test
Video lets coaches and players see causes, not just results.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
A wide view shows all the lines and spaces.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Seeing an action makes feedback concrete.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recall
Match analysis is used to improve skills and correct problems.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Clear tactical instructions must be given to analyse a game.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Staff prepare the review for the team.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Video of drills helps correct technique.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles · recall
Record, review, select, share.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Wide shows most; close-up least.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
From high up the camera catches every player's position at once.
Source: General field hockey reference · applied
Test 2Coding a matchTake a test
Analysts tag events like entries, shots and turnovers to find them later.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Time tags make clips easy to find.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
These events shape the result.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Analysis of the opposition is part of the guide's list.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Everyone must tag an event the same way.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Without shared definitions numbers do not match.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Pressure is a judgement, not a clear event.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall
Define, tag, check, export.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Clear events first; judgements last.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Tagging events: coding.
Source: General field hockey reference · applied
Test 3The analyst's jobTake a test
The analyst turns video and numbers into usable evidence.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Keep talks and information short.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recall
Agreeing a short list keeps the analysis sharp and useful.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Half-time adjustments need fast, simple facts.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · recall
Do not give too much information at a time.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recall
How does the opposition take free hits and corners?
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Knowing hockey makes the analysis meaningful.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Plan, tag, inform, report.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Short at the break, longer later.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · recall
Laptop and headset by the bench: the analyst.
Source: General field hockey reference · applied
Test 4Clips for playersTake a test
Clearly make one central point.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recall
Stay positive; show what went well.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recall
One central point at a time.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recall
Clips link the match to the next session.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · recall
Asking for feedback engages players.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recall
Positioning happens before the action.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules · recall
A model shows what good looks like.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · recall
Positive, point, question, aim.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recall
Short clips hold attention.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · recall
A clip on a tablet for one player: video feedback.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · applied
Test 5Scouting opponentsTake a test
Identify the opposition's strong and weak points.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
How do the attacking and defending lines of the opposition function?
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Are there areas not covered that could be exploited?
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Knowing the press helps choose around, through, over or into it.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · recall
Habits tell defenders what to expect.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Give a few team-directed instructions.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · recall
Pre-match talk gives a few tactical instructions.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · recall
Watch, note, select, tell.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
The scorer's habits matter most.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall
Watching future opponents: scouting.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · applied
Test 6Set-piece analysisTake a test
How does the opposition take the free hit and the attacking short corner?
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Knowing their options prepares runners and trails.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners · recall
Each option's success guides training.
Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · recall
The runner's path shows where to pass.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave · recall
Quick restarts catch unready defences.
Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.2 · recall
Defensive corners are organised in advance.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners · recall
Variation in options keeps defences guessing.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · recall
Record, label, score, act.
Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · recall
The shooter matters most.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners · recall
Repeated paths to one spot reveal a habit.
Source: NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options · applied
Test 7Individual feedbackTake a test
Stay positive.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recall
Clearly make one central point.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recall
Give feedback or ask for feedback as soon as possible.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recall
Private talks avoid embarrassment.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall
Each player has individual tasks in the system.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individual tasks · recall
Feedback leads to a training aim.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · recall
Ask for feedback as well as giving it.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recall
Positive, point, listen, plan.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · recall
Sooner is better.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · recall
One-to-one talk: individual feedback.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · applied
Test 8Live analysis on the benchTake a test
Fast facts help in-game changes.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · recall
Adapt team strategy at half-time if necessary.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Live coding shows patterns as they happen.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Give a few team-directed instructions at half-time.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · recall
Make substitutes and adjust functions.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · recall
Watching everything misses the important things.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Half-time is 10 minutes, the other breaks 2.
Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 5.1 · recall
Code, spot, tell, change.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · recall
2 minutes, 10 minutes, then as long as needed.
Source: FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 5.1 · recall
In-match analysis shared at a break.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · applied
Test 9Using data in trainingTake a test
Analysis is only useful when it changes what the team practises.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · recall
Weak finishing calls for circle practice.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · recall
Train playing out against a press.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · recall
Measure, train, measure again.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
When motivating, state 'why'.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · recall
Numbers support coaching, not replace it.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall
Match-oriented exercises are imperative.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recall
Find, design, train, check.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · recall
From drill to match.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · recall
Training targets the weak point found.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · applied
Test 10Limits of analysisTake a test
Numbers show what, not why.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Too many targets hide the key moments.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · recall
Patterns need several matches.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Human factors resist numbers.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · recall
A sweeper and a striker produce different stats.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individual tasks · recall
Consistent coding makes numbers comparable.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Analysis informs; the coach decides.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · recall
More context, more trust.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Question, data, check, decide.
Source: General field hockey reference · recall
Numbers plus video give context.
Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · 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 Guide, Match analysis22
- General field hockey reference19
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication7
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match5
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide4
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time4
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts4
- NFHCA, Penalty Corners: Positions and Basic Tactics (2022), Basic options3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive penalty corners2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 22
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individual tasks2
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 5.12
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, First wave1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.21
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Penalty corners1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up1