Field Hockey · Niveau 4 : Intermédiaire · Sous-niveau 4.1
Building from the Back
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Getting the ball out of the defensive third: the aim of outletting, the overload at the back, outlets through the outside defender and the stepping centre back, bounce passes, and going around, through, over or into a press.
Chaque test ci-dessous compte dix questions sur Insporta. La liste sous un test indique ce que les questions vérifient : un fait par question, avec la source dont il est tiré. Lisez-la avant le test, ou revenez-y après une mauvaise réponse.
Test 1The aim of outlettingFaire un test
Move it to midfield or the attacking third as quickly as possible.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
The aim is to move it to the midfield or attacking third.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Speed beats a press before it organises.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
With the ball near your own goal: play it out.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systems in hockey · restitution
Play it out: no risks, set patterns.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systems in hockey · restitution
Good, intelligent inter-passing can create an overload out the back.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Midfielders lead to establish clear passing links.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Role of the midfielders · restitution
Win, look, release, support.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
From the back, through the middle, to the front.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · application
Moving the ball out from the back: outletting.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · application
Test 2The overload at the backFaire un test
Most opposing teams play with three forwards to pressure the back four.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
An extra player means one is unmarked.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Passing the ball round the back finds the free defender.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
The CB or SW pushes up to create an extra man.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Square passes shift the ball to the free defender.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · restitution
Space ahead should be used.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Spread wide, a single presser cannot cover two players.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Spread, press, switch, go.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
The bigger the overload, the easier it is.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Four against three leaves one defender unmarked.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · application
Test 3The outside defender's outletFaire un test
The CB moves the ball to the outside defender with speed.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 1 · restitution
The CB then makes a support lead into the midfield.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 1 · restitution
Ball pace and rhythm, angle of pass, attract defender.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 1 · restitution
Attract the defender to create a 2 v 1 with the opposite striker.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 1 · restitution
Ball pace and rhythm keep the outlet flowing.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 1 · restitution
Outlet passes go on to the right- or left-hand side attack.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individual tasks · restitution
Side defenders provide width on the side-line.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individual tasks · restitution
Pass wide, support, progress.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 1 · restitution
Pace, angle, attract.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 1 · restitution
Wide pass and a support lead: the guide's first outlet option.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 1 · application
Test 4The stepping centre backFaire un test
The CB or SW pushes up into midfield to create an extra man.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · restitution
An extra man in midfield.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · restitution
Outside halves play deeper and closer to the sweeper.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · restitution
Midfield players should adjust positioning to create options.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · restitution
E.g. the right midfielder moves wide.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · restitution
Leaving the back line needs cover behind.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Formation 1 · restitution
The deeper defenders tuck in to cover.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · restitution
Step, receive, release, cover.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · restitution
The sweeper stays deepest.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · restitution
With dark 3 stepping up, the halves drop in beside the sweeper.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 2 · application
Test 5The bounce passFaire un test
Long pass to RM or LM, or to CF, who bounce the ball back.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Long pass to RM or LM who bounces the ball back to the outside half on the run.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Long pass to CF or other forwards who bounce the ball back to a midfielder.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
A first-time return avoids a risky turn.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
The bounce goes back to a player on the run.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
They need to receive and eliminate markers to create an overlap.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Out and back makes a V between three players.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Long, back, run, on.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Out, back, on.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · application
A first-time return to a running team-mate: a bounce.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · application
Test 6Around the pressFaire un test
Many teams high press when the ball is deep in the defensive third, especially on the side.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Defenders need to recognise the situation and respond.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Play the ball deep to the sweeper, who transfers it to the opposite side.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Switching finds the side the press has left.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Full press · restitution
The sweeper transfers the ball to the opposite side.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
The far side must be open for the transfer.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
A slow switch lets the press slide over.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Squeeze, back, across, build.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
From pressure, through the sweeper, to space.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Back and across: around the press.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · application
Test 7Through the pressFaire un test
A really hard accurate hit with disguise on the direction.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Through the press to a high forward in space.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Disguise stops pressers reading the pass.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
A player with a really hard accurate hit.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
One pass beats the whole press line.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
A forward in space is the target.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
A pass through a crowd can be cut out.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Space, disguise, strike, receive.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Hard, accurate, disguised.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · application
Straight through the line of pressers.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · application
Test 8Over the pressFaire un test
When the occasion presents itself the aerial ball can destroy a tight press.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
The ball flies over the crowded area.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Lifted passes are flicked or scooped.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 9.9 · restitution
Lifting the ball must not be dangerous.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 9.8 · restitution
When the occasion presents itself.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Receiving of the high ball is trained in the oldest step.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution
An aerial turns the press round.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Squeeze, lift, fly, control.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
The aerial is boldest.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Lifted above the press: over the press.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · application
Test 9Into the pressFaire un test
Play into the press, suck the play in, then quickly switch out.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
A good midfield player with sound receiving and strength on the ball.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
The midfielder draws the opponents into him.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Move the ball to players in space on the opposite side.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Drawing opponents creates space elsewhere.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · restitution
Strength on the ball and good control.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
A turnover inside the press is dangerous.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Feed, hold, draw, switch.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
The guide lists around, through, over, then into.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Drawing the press in before switching out.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · application
Test 10Reading the pressureFaire un test
Outletting with little pressure uses good inter-passing.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Defenders need to recognise the situation and respond accordingly.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Especially when the ball is on the side of the field.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
Squeezed against the line, the carrier has fewer choices.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Full press · restitution
Scanning shows the pressure before the ball arrives.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · restitution
Set patterns help under pressure.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systems in hockey · restitution
Pressers left behind leave space to attack.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Mid-field press · restitution
Scan, see, decide, play.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · restitution
From none to full.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting · restitution
Forwards pressing deep in the light third: a high press.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting under pressure · application
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, Outletting under pressure32
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting24
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide11
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 29
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Outletting option 18
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systems in hockey3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Individual tasks2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Full press2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Role of the midfielders1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Formation 11
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 9.91
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 9.81
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 21
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Mid-field press1