Field Hockey Training

Indoor hockey is all about close control, push passes and quick feet. Four at-home drills and a weekly plan to get sharp for the indoor season.

A three-phase field hockey off-season plan with a sample training week, at-home skill sessions and simple tests to track progress before the new season.

Practical ways to build confidence and focus in field hockey, from process goals and cue words to a 3-second mistake reset and pressure drills at home.

The five skills field hockey forwards need, from leading and first touch to finishing in the circle, with drills and a weekly plan.

How field hockey defenders can train stance, jab and block tackles, channelling and passing out of defence, with drills and a weekly plan.

How field hockey midfielders should train: scanning, receiving on the half-turn, passing to both sides, carrying the ball and repeat-sprint fitness.

A 20 to 25 minute pre-game field hockey warm-up in four phases, from easy jogging to ball work and game-speed sprints, plus game-day timing.

Planned, reactive and on-the-ball agility drills for field hockey players, with distances, reps, rest times and a 20-minute session plan.

A 6-week field hockey preseason conditioning plan with running, repeated sprints, agility and strength sessions, plus ball work to keep your touch.

A 4-week field hockey plan that builds from clean technique to game speed, with simple tests on day 1 and day 28 to measure progress.