Field Hockey · Niveau 5 : Intermédiaire supérieur · Sous-niveau 5.4
Le jeu mental
10 tests · 100 faits · mis à jour le 30 octobre 2026 · markdown
The mental side of hockey as the guide describes it: preparing before the whistle, concentration and visualisation, reading the opponents, motivation and positive correction, recovering from mistakes, confidence, pressure moments, team spirit and feedback.
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 match starts before the whistleFaire un test
'The match starts before the umpire's first whistle.'
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Avoid chatting to each other or spectators.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Direct preparation consists of a physical and a mental part.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
During the warm-up players start focusing on the game and the tactical aspects.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
The team talk prior to the warm-up, led by the coach.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Older children can discuss simple tactics and prepare mentally before matches.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
The coach should not expect young children to inspect the field or observe the opponents.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Team, small groups, observation, focus.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Talk, move, focus, play.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Quiet focus before the whistle.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · application
Test 2Concentration and visualisationFaire un test
Concentration and mental visualisation.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Players imagine good actions before doing them.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Part of the mental warm-up.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Lack of concentration: busy thinking of something else.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · restitution
Short routines bring attention back.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Visualising the target helps execution.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Intensity ranges between high concentration and pleasure.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles · restitution
Calm, see, see, act.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Task focus first; chatting least.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Picturing the action: visualisation.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · application
Test 3Reading the opponentsFaire un test
Observation of the playing environment and opposition.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Watching shows strengths and habits.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Observation of the playing environment.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Knowing what to expect lowers anxiety.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Watching set pieces tells defenders what to expect.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
Habits show which way they go.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Do not expect young children to observe the opponents.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Watch, spot, share, adapt.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Field first, then warm-up, then play.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · application
Watching the opposition before the match.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · application
Test 4MotivationFaire un test
When motivating: state 'why'.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · restitution
Link back to previous experiences.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · restitution
Show enthusiasm.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · restitution
Create a positive motivated environment.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · restitution
Motivation varies from recreational play to top competitive play.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · restitution
Concentrate on individual differences and abilities: set challenges.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · restitution
Understanding the purpose drives effort.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · restitution
Why, past, enthusiasm.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · restitution
Motivation ranges from fun to top level.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · restitution
Enthusiasm in a team talk.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating · application
Test 5Positive correctionFaire un test
When correcting: stay positive.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · restitution
Clearly make one central point.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · restitution
Show appreciation for input from others.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · restitution
When stimulating: encourage and compliment.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · restitution
Too much information at once confuses.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · restitution
Give feedback or ask for feedback as soon as possible.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · restitution
Confirm that players understand.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · restitution
Praise, point, show, encourage.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · restitution
One positive point helps most.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · restitution
One clear point, delivered positively.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · application
Test 6Bouncing back from mistakesFaire un test
The next action matters more than the last.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Encourage and compliment.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · restitution
Thinking of something else breaks concentration.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · restitution
Simple routines bring focus back.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Stay positive, make one central point.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting · restitution
Training is where errors are corrected.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · restitution
Evaluation follows the match.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match · restitution
Accept, reset, recover, go.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Refocusing helps; arguing hurts.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Recovering at once after a mistake.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · application
Test 7Confidence from preparationFaire un test
Repetition in training builds trust in a skill.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles · restitution
Disciplined set pieces come from training.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · restitution
A good warm-up prepares players for high intensity.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up · restitution
Coaching sessions must emphasise progression of skill.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session · restitution
All players must know and understand their roles.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · restitution
Complacency loses focus.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Incorporate match-oriented exercises.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · restitution
Learn, drill, play, perform.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session · restitution
The closer to the match, the more transfer.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary · restitution
Repeated practice makes set pieces reliable.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis · application
Test 8Pressure momentsFaire un test
Decisive one-on-one and set-piece moments.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
A routine repeated in training steadies nerves.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Quick scoring under pressure.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · restitution
Familiar situations feel less frightening.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Process focus beats outcome worry.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Calm breathing lowers tension.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Feet on the line until the ball is played, then react.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e · restitution
Place, aim, calm, strike.
Source : FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7 · restitution
The bigger the stakes, the bigger the pressure.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Calming down before a decisive moment.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · application
Test 9Esprit d'équipeFaire un test
Encourage and compliment.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · restitution
A huddle lifts the team.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Do not let players vent or react negatively towards each other.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time · restitution
Communication and support.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · restitution
Inclusion builds team spirit.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role · restitution
Shared credit builds team spirit.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Positive comments on teamwork, the opponents and the umpires.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match · restitution
Roles, goals, support, celebration.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution
Encouragement helps; blame hurts.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating · restitution
Celebrating a team-mate's job.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · application
Test 10Le retour d'informationFaire un test
The guide wants coaches to seek feedback, not only give it.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · restitution
The coach should keep talks as short as possible.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · restitution
Check that everyone understands and give time for questions.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · restitution
Only speak when you have players' attention.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · restitution
When doing a practical example do not talk for longer than about a minute.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · restitution
Explain the instructions step by step.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · restitution
Asking for feedback improves coaching.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · restitution
Core, steps, check.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing · restitution
Attention, brevity, clarity, check.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking · restitution
Asking players for their view.
Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication · 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, Warm-up25
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide20
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Communication8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When correcting7
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When motivating6
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Coach's role5
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When stimulating4
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When speaking4
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Match analysis3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Summary3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, When instructing3
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training principles2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Evaluates the match2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Training session2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 12
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.7e1
- FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.71
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Half-time1
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Directly after the match1