Field Hockey · Livello 2: Elementare · Sottolivello 2.4
Tackling and Defending
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The channel position, the guide's tackles step by step (two-hand and one-hand block, jab, stealing, interceptions), closing down, patience, defending one against one and the basic rules of team defending.
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Test 1The channel positionFai un test
The left foot is in front of the right: the channel position.
Fonte: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle · richiamo
Weight on the balls of the feet, on the toes.
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The tackler positions the body so the ball carrier goes where the tackler wants.
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Showing the attacker wide keeps them away from goal.
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Moving into the ball carrier's line so they must change course or take on the tackler.
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Side-on lets the defender run alongside without turning.
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A low stick is ready to block the ball's path.
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Feet, weight, body, stick.
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Position, stance, steer, win.
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Side-on, left foot forward, stick low: channel position.
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Test 2The two-hand block tackleFai un test
The stick is almost flat on the ground with both hands on it.
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When the tackle is made, the weight shifts to the front foot.
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A strong grip helps get the ball away from the opponent.
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You can use any part of the front side of the stick.
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Block tackle: open face of the stick, both hands on it.
Fonte: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · richiamo
Stronger when both hands are on the stick.
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A strong, low body position.
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Stance, stick, block, drive through.
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Two hands keep the stick close; one hand reaches further; the jab further still.
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Flat stick, two hands: the two-hand block.
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Test 3The one-hand block tackleFai un test
In the one-hand block, only the left hand holds the stick, firmly.
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Left foot forward, weight on both feet.
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The left hand is pushed close to the ground; the stick is virtually flat.
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The ball is defended with the entire stick.
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The first step of the left foot shifts the weight forward.
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One hand reaches further across.
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Maintain a strong body position when moving away from the opponent.
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Set, reach, block, go.
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One hand to tackle, two hands to carry.
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One hand on the stick, laid low: the one-hand version of the block.
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Test 4The jab in detailFai un test
For the jab, the left hand takes the top and gives the stick a quarter turn.
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The stick is held at a 45-degree angle directed at the ball.
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The left hand is close to the body.
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Extend the left arm quickly towards the ball.
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The stick can rest in the right hand before the jab.
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The ball is within stick range of the defender.
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Jab: a left-handed lunge or poke made at the ball.
Fonte: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · richiamo
Set, aim, extend, win.
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Hold, turn, tighten.
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Stick angled at the ball, left hand ready to extend: a jab.
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Test 5Stealing the ballFai un test
The defender runs next to the attacker.
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The defender places the stick between ball and attacker's stick.
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Using a wrist action, one quick turn on the front stick.
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The stick is held in the right hand at the top.
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The ball ends on the front stick side with both hands on the stick.
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Running alongside, the defender wins the ball cleanly.
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Alongside, in between, turn, secure.
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Stealing starts one-handed and finishes with both hands on the stick.
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Running alongside and taking it: stealing the ball.
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Test 6InterceptionsFai un test
The ball is intercepted before reaching the opponent.
Fonte: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · richiamo
The defender moves early to intercept the pass.
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Left foot ahead at ball contact.
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Intercept the ball with the bottom of the stick.
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For a right-side interception the reverse stick leans forward.
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The ball gets deflected to the front stick side.
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The defender accelerates away and adds the right hand to the grip.
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Read, go, intercept, escape.
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The earlier, the further from the receiver.
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Cutting out a pass before it arrives: an interception.
Fonte: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · applicazione
Test 7Closing downFai un test
Defenders move towards the ball carrier to restrict space and prepare for a tackle.
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One defender moves behind the confronting defender to give cover.
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Arriving under control stops the attacker going past.
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Closing down takes away the most dangerous option.
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Restrict space and time.
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The nearest defender pressures the ball; others cover.
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The cover keeps both the ball and the next threat in view.
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Close, slow, set, tackle.
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Pressure, cover, last line.
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A second defender behind the first gives cover.
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Test 8Patience in the tackleFai un test
The player that lifts the stick first will lose the ball.
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Get the ball back when in a favourable tackling position.
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An early lunge lets the attacker go past.
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Keep a low stick and body position.
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When the ball moves away from the stick, the tackle is on.
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Rushed tackles concede fouls or space.
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Ready, mirror, wait, win.
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Patience is safe; lunging is risky.
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Dark 4 raised the stick first, so dark 4 will lose the duel.
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Test 9Defending 1 v 1Fai un test
Stay between the ball and your goal.
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Defend with the stick close to the ground.
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Show the attacker where the tackle is strongest.
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Feints come from the body; the ball tells the truth.
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Get back between the ball and the goal.
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1 versus 1 attack and defence.
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Space gives time to react.
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Position, approach, steer, win.
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Goal-side is best; behind is worst.
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Defenders stay between ball and goal.
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Test 10Winning the ball back as a teamFai un test
Closer to ball, closer to goal.
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Have the ball and receiving player in view.
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Feet and shoulders perpendicular to the line of pass keep ball and receiver in view.
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The closer the ball is to the goal, the tighter the marking.
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The defender defends a zone and all passes through it.
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Marking a player by staying close wherever they go.
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A turnover is when the defending team gets the ball.
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The four basic defensive rules.
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Tight on the ball side, cover on the far side.
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Defenders covering areas: zone marking.
Fonte: KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary · applicazione
Fonti
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 Guide20
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Glossary15
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Two-hand block tackle11
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Jab9
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Skill plan8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, One-hand block tackle8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Stealing the ball8
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Basic defensive rules7
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (left)4
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Interception tackle (right)2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Defending outside the circle2
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Phase 11
- KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, Important1