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Hockey sur gazon · Niveau 2 : Élémentaire · Sous-niveau 2.1

Grip, Stance and Carrying the Ball

10 tests · 100 faits · mis à jour le 30 octobre 2026 · markdown

How the hands hold the stick for each skill, the body over the ball, carrying it on the strong side, close control, looking up, and changing speed and direction with the ball.

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 double V-gripFaire un test

  1. Almost every skill page lists the double V-grip.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill pages · restitution

  2. Each hand closes so that thumb and index finger make a V on the handle.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill pages · restitution

  3. The V of the grip runs down the front, flat part of the stick.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab · restitution

  4. The left hand turns the stick; the right hand supports it.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  5. Left turning hand, right support hand.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  6. Many skill pages say the right hand is slightly relaxed.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  7. With the top of the handle in the left hand, a twist of that hand turns the stick over.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  8. Top hand first, its V, then the lower hand and its V.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill pages · restitution

  9. The support hand loosens, the turning hand rotates, then both grip to play.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · application

  10. Two hands, each with a V of thumb and finger on the flat side.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill pages · application

Test 2Hands apart, hands togetherFaire un test

  1. Space between the hands is two adult fists.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Push · restitution

  2. For the hit both hands are placed together at the top.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hit · restitution

  3. The slap also starts with the hands together at the top.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Slap · restitution

  4. Hands apart give fine control for pushing, dribbling and eliminations.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  5. Together at the top, the stick swings through a long arc.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hit · restitution

  6. The bunt uses the same grip as the push.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The bunt · restitution

  7. Elimination pages use two fists apart with a relaxed right hand.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  8. Two fists apart, together in the middle of the grip, together at the top.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill pages · restitution

  9. Hands come together before the swing.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hit · application

  10. In the picture the hands meet at the top of the handle, ready for a long swing.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hit · application

Test 3The short gripFaire un test

  1. Short grip: both hands together at the middle of the grip.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit · restitution

  2. The movement before the hit is smaller than in the normal hit.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit · restitution

  3. A shorter grip and smaller swing release the ball faster.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit · restitution

  4. As in the normal hit, the ball lies in line with the left foot.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit · restitution

  5. At contact the stick face points in the direction of play.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit · restitution

  6. Back and forward swing together form half a circle.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hit · restitution

  7. The left knee is bent on ball contact.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hit · restitution

  8. Grip, small backswing, square face at contact, follow through.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit · restitution

  9. No backswing, a smaller one, then the full swing.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit · restitution

  10. Hands meeting halfway down the handle mark the short grip.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit · application

Test 4Body position with the ballFaire un test

  1. Back straight and knees slightly bent promotes good vision.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  2. A straight back keeps the head up to see the field.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  3. The left elbow is held far from the body.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  4. Space between arm and body lets the stick sweep across.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  5. Feet together, weight mainly on the right (back) foot.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Push · restitution

  6. An imaginary line through the feet and shoulders sets the direction.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Push · restitution

  7. The ball lies next to the middle of the left front foot.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Push · restitution

  8. Start, aim, step, transfer.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Push · restitution

  9. Legs, back, arms, eyes.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · application

  10. Light 4 can see the field; light 7 sees only the ball.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · application

Test 5The strong sideFaire un test

  1. The ball is to the right of the right foot: the strong zone.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  2. On the right, the open stick face protects the ball best.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  3. The ball carrier must carry the ball on the strong stick side.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution

  4. The defender is weak off the left foot.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  5. Pass the ball past the left foot of the defender.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · restitution

  6. With a defender behind, pass the ball past the strong front stick side.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 1 · restitution

  7. Play to the defender's reverse stick side whenever possible.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution

  8. Strong side, approach, beat the weak side, go.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution

  9. Strongest on the open side, weakest on the reverse side.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  10. The ball sits to the right of the right foot.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

Test 6Close controlFaire un test

  1. Keep close stick contact with the ball.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  2. Ball control, hand speed and good vision.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  3. The ball stays in contact with or very near the stick.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · restitution

  4. Keep the stick on the ball when approached by a defender.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  5. Control has to last as the speed rises.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  6. Moving the ball side to side and forwards and backwards.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  7. Running without the ball is quicker than dribbling with it.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  8. Add movement only when the hands are quick.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  9. See, tighten, protect, beat.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  10. Number 3's ball sits on the stick; number 11's has run ahead.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · application

Test 7Looking upFaire un test

  1. Keep the ball where you can see the surroundings and the ball.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  2. Look up before passing the ball.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  3. Look first to see if your team-mate is ready to receive.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  4. First look up and then shoot at goal.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  5. Scanning keeps a picture of players and space.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · restitution

  6. Vision shows where space and support are.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  7. Good control frees the eyes from the ball.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  8. Look, check, pass, then move.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution

  9. Control, look, pick, shoot.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  10. Head up, light 5 sees team-mates and space ahead.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · application

Test 8Changing speedFaire un test

  1. Dribble into open space, then accelerate.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  2. As soon as you are past, accelerate.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  3. A sudden burst leaves the defender behind.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  4. Vary speed: accelerate and slow down.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  5. Approach the defender with speed.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  6. A slower, controlled move followed by a burst works best.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  7. Dribble with the ball, slow down and shoot.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  8. Fast, slow, move, fast.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  9. Build speed step by step.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  10. Longer dashes after the defender mark the acceleration.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · application

Test 9Changer de directionFaire un test

  1. To dribble to the left is easier than to the right.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  2. Keep close contact, step sideways, dodge, then straighten.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side · restitution

  3. A change of direction unbalances the defender.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  4. Moving left uses the reverse stick.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills · restitution

  5. Turning away to protect the ball is listed among moving skills.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  6. Turn away with a wide arc so the ball stays out of the defender's reach.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution

  7. Keep the ball moving.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 2 · restitution

  8. Forward, plant, ball across, go.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  9. Straight, then left, then right.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  10. Weaving through cones trains changes of direction.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · application

Test 10Stick ability and warm-up gamesFaire un test

  1. First: move the ball side to side.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  2. Make letter shapes and figure shapes with stick and ball.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  3. Shapes force small, precise touches.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  4. Forwards and backwards work adds depth to control.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  5. At 'Hit the Deck' players lie down on their stomachs as quickly as possible.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up activity 1 · restitution

  6. Players get into groups of the number called and row their lifeboat.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up activity 1 · restitution

  7. Regular short practice builds hand speed.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide · restitution

  8. One direction, two directions, then shapes.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  9. Warm up, simple touches, shapes, then play.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · restitution

  10. The path loops twice: a figure of eight.

    Source : KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan · 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, Skill plan25
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Six-a-side12
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Elimination skills12
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide12
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Short grip hit8
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The hit6
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 26
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill pages5
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Push5
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 12
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary2
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Warm-up activity 12
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab1
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Slap1
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, The bunt1