Field Hockey · Niveau 5 : Intermédiaire supérieur · Sous-niveau 5.3
Match Play and Game Management
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The coach's match day as the guide lays it out: the pre-match talk, watching and talking during play, substitutions, half-time, after the whistle and the evaluation, plus managing the score and the clock and the captain's role on the field.
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Test 1The pre-match talkFaire un test
Give a few tactical team-directed instructions, limited and simple.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · restitution
Give a few individual instructions, concrete and non-threatening.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · restitution
E.g. which set-up, what the strikers must do, the corner plans.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · restitution
A single tip or encouragement when the team is set up on the field.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · restitution
Technique: 'Try to get every ball on your front stick...'
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · restitution
Tactics: 'Do not take any chances in the circle; rather...'
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · restitution
Do not give too much information at a time.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · restitution
Team, lines, individuals, a final tip.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · restitution
The closer to the whistle, the shorter.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · restitution
A short talk before the match: the pre-match discussion.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion · application
Test 2Watching the matchFaire un test
Assess and manage the tactical patterns: do the players keep to their tasks?
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach observes · restitution
Identify the opposition's strong and weak points.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach observes · restitution
If you pay attention to everything you will miss the important things.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Restrict the number of aspects; focus on a few key aspects.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
How does the opposition take the free hit and attacking short corner?
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Check the team and individually directed instructions.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach observes · restitution
Physical, technical and tactical aspects.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Us, our plan, them, focus.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach observes · restitution
Strengths, lines, gaps.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · application
Watching and noting: the coach observes.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach observes · application
Test 3Talking during playFaire un test
Call clear direct instructions to players, e.g. 'Keep your stick low'.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
Stimulate and encourage.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
Give instructions to substituting players.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
'Keep your stick low.'
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
Clear, short calls work in the noise of play.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · restitution
Umpires must not coach during a match.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 11.7 · restitution
Correcting should stay positive.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · restitution
See, simplify, say, praise.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
Specific beats general; negative hurts.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
A short call from the side: a direct instruction.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · application
Test 4Substitutions and changesFaire un test
Make substitutes and adjust players' functions during the match.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
E.g. when the short corner does not work.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
Substitutions can be timed for fresh legs or a change of plan.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
There is no limit on the number of substitutions.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 2.3 · restitution
Substitute players not in the starting line-up must remain warm.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Adjust players' functions when something is not working.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
A short reason keeps the player involved.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · restitution
See, prepare, brief, change.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
From a tweak to a new shape.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · restitution
Instructions to substituting players.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts · application
Test 5La mi-tempsFaire un test
Allow for player input but do not let them vent or react negatively.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · restitution
Ensure that everyone hydrates.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · restitution
Half-time is for two or three team points about the opponents.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · restitution
Refer to points from the team talk before the match.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · restitution
Ensure that players start the second half well-motivated.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · restitution
Two or three clear points are all players can take in at a break.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 5.1 · restitution
Negative reactions towards each other must be avoided.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · restitution
Recover, listen, instruct, motivate.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · restitution
2 minutes, 10 minutes, then 15.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 5.1 · restitution
Drinks and a talk between halves: half-time.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · application
Test 6After the final whistleFaire un test
Give realistic comments on the outcome.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · restitution
Positive comments on the inputs, teamwork, the opponents and the umpires.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · restitution
Make notes for what to work on in training.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · restitution
'Hitting a long ball is faster than when somebody runs with the ball.'
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · restitution
Detail is better left for the evaluation.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Handshakes and a cool-down.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Cool-down · restitution
Jogging at low intensity, stretching, a warm shower.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Cool-down · restitution
Outcome, praise, notes.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · restitution
Jog, stretch, shower.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Cool-down · restitution
Post-match notes for the next sessions.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · application
Test 7Evaluating the matchFaire un test
Point out technical points.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · restitution
'Our strikers take too long to react in the circle.'
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · restitution
'Our defenders struggled to release pressure out the back.'
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · restitution
Identify what will be incorporated in the next training sessions.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · restitution
Used to improve skills and correct technical and tactical problems.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Adapt team strategy at half-time if necessary.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Clear tactical instructions are needed to analyse a game.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Plan, watch, judge, train.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Half-time, after the match, then training.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Reviewing the match to plan training.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · application
Test 8Focusing the analysisFaire un test
Narrow attention catches the details that decide matches.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
These aspects may change from game to game.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Assess if tactical tasks, e.g. maintaining formation, have been carried out.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Are the team disciplined at performing trained set pieces?
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Are there areas not covered by the opposition that could be exploited?
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Physical aspects: mobility, agility and speed.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Passing and receiving, dribbling, defending and scoring skills.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Choose, watch, note, share.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Us, then them.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
A few key aspects only.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · application
Test 9Managing the score and the clockFaire un test
A match consists of four quarters of 15 minutes.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 5.1 · restitution
Time and play are stopped on the award of a penalty corner.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3a · restitution
The score and time remaining affect the choice of press.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive presses · restitution
Score and time push a trailing team to attack.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive presses · restitution
Play is prolonged at the end of each quarter to complete a penalty corner.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.4 · restitution
Umpires ensure that the full time is played.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 11.5 · restitution
Safe possession runs the clock when ahead.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systems in hockey · restitution
Shape, possession, protection, safety.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive presses · restitution
The more you need a goal, the more you risk.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive presses · restitution
Keeping the ball safely to protect a lead.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive presses · application
Test 10The captain on the fieldFaire un test
Captains are responsible for the behaviour of all players on their team.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 3.4 · restitution
Captains meet the umpires and take part in the toss.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 6.1 · restitution
The captain wears a distinctive armband or similar.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 3.3 · restitution
The on-field leader talks and organises.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Captains answer for their team's behaviour.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 3.4 · restitution
The captain is responsible for behaviour.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 3.4 · restitution
The captain adds a word when the coach cannot reach the players.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Before, start, during, after.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 3.4 · restitution
Toss, start, finish.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 6.1 · application
The armband marks the captain.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 3.3 · 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, Match analysis20
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach acts14
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Pre-match discussion8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match6
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The coach observes5
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match5
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defensive presses5
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 3.44
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking3
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 5.13
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Cool-down3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting2
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 6.12
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 3.32
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 11.71
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 2.31
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3a1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.41
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 11.51
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Systems in hockey1