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Field Hockey · Level 8: Expert · Sub-level 8.1

Coaching Principles

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 30 October 2026 · markdown

What a coach is for and how a coach works: responsibilities, styles, two-way communication, questions, instruction, motivation, correction, coaching in a match, fair play and safety.

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 coach's responsibilitiesTake a test

  1. Development comes before results in youth hockey.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. Players who like each other train and play better together.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. Parents are welcomed as part of the club.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Local coordinators help coaches grow.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Good coaches never stop studying the game.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Players must learn to solve problems themselves.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Respect is owed to everyone in the game.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Ages 12-13, 14-15, 16-17.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Plan the year, then the weeks, then look back.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. The guide asks coaches to care for parents' hospitality.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Test 2Coaching stylesTake a test

  1. The coach tells and the players follow.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  2. Players find the answer with a nudge.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  3. One player performs while the partner watches and comments.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  4. Clear orders keep a group safe in risky moments.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. Independence grows only when players make choices.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Hands-off coaching suits only experienced groups.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. The best style depends on the moment.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  8. From telling, to asking, to letting go.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  9. Problem, question, attempts, confirmation.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. Questions lead the players to the solution.

    Source: General field hockey reference · applied

Test 3Two-way communicationTake a test

  1. Only the coach is sending.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. A reply closes the loop.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. Gestures, posture and eyes all send messages.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Restless body language shows attention has gone.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Anything that pulls attention away is noise.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Distractions around the group swallow the message.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Vague calls leave players guessing.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. The reply makes it two-way.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Attention, content, summary, questions.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. Restless players have stopped listening.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Test 4Asking questionsTake a test

  1. Anything may come back.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. It invites only yes or no.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. It checks that the message arrived.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. It is open within one topic.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. One question at a time gets real answers.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Narrow questions give useful replies.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Fresh feedback is the most useful.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Open, open but directed, closed.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Summary, questions, check.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. Asking a player to repeat the plan checks understanding.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Test 5Instructing and demonstratingTake a test

  1. Lead with the one thing that matters.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. Small steps are easier to follow.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. Checking avoids lost players.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Show it, then let them do it.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Everyone gets a go before corrections begin.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Words spoken to a distracted group are lost.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. A clear voice carries the message.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Tell, show, do, review.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Attention first, action last.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. A demonstration shows what words cannot.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Test 6Motivating playersTake a test

  1. Players work harder when they see the point.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. Recalling a past success lifts a group.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. Energy spreads from the coach to the group.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. It comes from inside the player.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  5. It comes from outside the player.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  6. Goals near the edge of ability drive effort.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. A coach who takes part lifts the mood.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Reason, memory, energy.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. From the moment, to the week, to the season.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. Taking part is one way to stimulate players.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Test 7Correcting mistakesTake a test

  1. Corrections land better when they are positive.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. One point is easy to remember.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. Only stop everyone when everyone has the problem.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. A shared fault needs a shared explanation.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Players' ideas are part of learning.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Knowing why helps the change stick.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Every player deserves the coach's eye.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Observe, point, show, retry.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Interrupt only as much as needed.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. The guide says stop the group when the problem is common.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Test 8Coaching in a matchTake a test

  1. Players can only hold a few ideas in a match.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. Clear, calm advice helps a player start well.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. Observation tests the plan.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. Players must hydrate at the break.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Input helps, blame does not.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Short, honest words fit the moment.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Good manners after a match are part of coaching.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Before, during, the break, after, review.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Kick-off, first half, the break.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. The guide asks the coach to see that everyone drinks.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Test 9Fair play and the coachTake a test

  1. Leaders set the tone for the team.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. Disagreements can wait.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. A calm word later replaces a row on the field.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. A spell on the bench cools tempers.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Everyone around the field affects the game.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Fair play suffers when only the score counts.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  7. Ignorance of the rules is a cause of unfair play.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  8. Settle, cool down, discuss.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Before, during and after.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  10. The guide lets coaches take off players who misbehave.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · applied

Test 10Safety firstTake a test

  1. Rings and watches can injure the wearer and others.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  2. A ball hit while others gather balls is dangerous.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  3. Keepers face hard shots even in mini hockey.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  4. The right kit prevents injuries.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  5. Small groups keep everyone active and supervised.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  6. Head knocks need immediate attention.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  7. A quick walk round prevents falls.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  8. Environment, equipment, body, work.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · recall

  9. Stop, assess, help, note.

    Source: General field hockey reference · recall

  10. The guide bans jewellery and watches at training.

    Source: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · 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 Guide83
  • General field hockey reference17