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