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8,000+ drills, ready-made session plans and club tools, with a drill designer, team management, player evaluations and an AI hockey mate. Everything a coach or club needs, in one place.
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Everything a hockey coach needs
A complete toolkit for professional field hockey training: drills, periodic plans and the tools to run them.
8,000+ drills
Filter by age, level and theme. Every drill includes a tactical diagram, coaching points and variations, built on modern hockey learning pathways.
Design your own drills
Draw your own exercises with the visual editor, from pressing patterns to build-up play, and share them digitally with your coaching staff.
Pathway U8 to U16
Periodic plans tailored to the developmental phase. From playful learning in U8 to laying the foundations in U16, always the right focus.
Share via WhatsApp
Send the complete session to a fellow coach with one click. No login codes, the drills appear straight in your team chat.
Build full sessions
Bundle drills into complete training sessions. Save favourites, categorise by theme and sync across every device.
AI assistant
Get recommendations tailored to your squad: alternative drills, tactical insights and personalised session suggestions.
What a drill looks like
Every drill comes with a diagram, step-by-step instructions and coaching points, ready to run on the pitch.
Goal of the drill: players train a smooth passing combination featuring dribbles, a through pass, a one-touch return and a finish on goal from a continuous rotation.
Instructions
- Set up five positions as shown in the diagram: A bottom right with balls, B bottom middle, C bottom left, D left-middle towards the circle, E middle in front of the circle. Use a goal with a keeper.
- Player A starts dribbling from the right and plays the ball to B.
- B receives, dribbles a short distance inside and plays through to C on the left side.
- C plays a quick through ball towards the incoming E, who runs in front of the circle.
- E plays the ball one-touch (or with a short touch) back to the incoming D.
- D plays the ball on to the incoming A, who runs towards the circle.
- A finishes on goal from the run, preferably in one fluid motion.
- After the action players rotate: A to E, E to D, D to C, C to B, B to A.
- Start the next ball only when the finish is complete and the running lines are clear.
Coaching points
- A dribbles with the head up and picks the right moment to release the ball to B
- B and C handle the ball with few touches to keep the attacking tempo up
- C's through ball must be played into E's run, not at the feet
- E positions with an open body and returns the ball into D's running line
- D stays in motion after running in and plays the ball on to A at the right moment
- A accelerates after the first pass and arrives well-timed for the finish
Player focus
- Hold the tempo of the ball through the combination
- Scan before receiving
- Open body shape at reception and pass
- Timing of the running line, never stop moving
- Clean push-pass on the forehand
- Finish in motion
Common mistakes
- A stops after the first pass. Have A keep running straight away so the final ball is received on the run.
- C plays the through ball too late or too hard. Get C scanning earlier and play a flat firm pass into E's run.
- E is closed off and cannot return cleanly. Have E run in with an open body and the stick ready.
- D runs in too early or too deep. Time D's run to the moment E receives the ball.
- A finishes from a stand-still. Emphasise attacking the circle with speed and finishing on the run.
Make it harder
- Require E to return the ball in one touch for quicker processing
- Limit B and C to a maximum of two touches
- Require A to finish with a flat push or shot from the run
Make it easier
- Allow E to take a touch first, then play back to D
- Keep the distances between the positions a bit shorter
- Let A receive in the circle without time pressure before finishing
Technique guide
- Push-pass: Player stands low with the left hand at the top of the stick and the right hand halfway down the shaft
- One-touch return: Player comes in with an open body and the stick already in front of the body, ready
- Dribbling: Player keeps the ball close to the stick on the forehand with small, controlled taps
- Finishing: Player attacks the ball on the run and places the feet so the body stays oriented towards the goal
From match moment to concrete training ideas
Hockey Mate is your AI sparring partner for hockey questions on and off the pitch. Ask for drill forms for specific situations, get tactical choices explained, receive technique points for your players and turn match moments into a concrete training focus.
Practical example: ask “Build a drill for U14 to defend out under pressure via the sideline” or “Which coaching points do I give for a high press?” and get ideas straight away that sharpen your sessions.
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ManagementGive all your coaches the same drills, track player development centrally and keep oversight across every team. Ideal for clubs that want one consistent line through their youth pathway.
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Full coach access, billed month to month
$59.88 per year
- 8,000+ drillsFilter by age, level, theme and position
- Drill designerBuild and adapt drills with the visual editor
- Session plans & pathwaySeason plans tailored to age, level and phase
- Share via WhatsAppSend your session straight to your team or assistant
- Save favouritesKeep your best drills handy for later
- AI assistantLet the AI build a session around your goal
- Add teams & playersManage your teams and keep an overview per player
- Player evaluationsTrack each player's development across the season
Best value, one payment for the whole year
Just $4.17/month, save $10 a year
- 8,000+ drillsFilter by age, level, theme and position
- Drill designerBuild and adapt drills with the visual editor
- Session plans & pathwaySeason plans tailored to age, level and phase
- Share via WhatsAppSend your session straight to your team or assistant
- Save favouritesKeep your best drills handy for later
- AI assistantLet the AI build a session around your goal
- Add teams & playersManage your teams and keep an overview per player
- Player evaluationsTrack each player's development across the season
For clubs with 10+ coaches, including shared standards and oversight
Minimum 10 coaches, from $249.90/year
- Everything in Coach, plus:
- Automatically invite coachesAdd coaches by email, they get instant access
- Shared coaching standardsOne consistent line across every team in your club
- Centralised player trackingView evaluations and progress per player
- Club overview & insightsDashboard with activity and stats per team
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the drills, coaching and our platform.
Start with our $1 trial for 30 days of full platform access. Sign up, complete the verification payment and you'll have instant access to all 8,000+ drills, session plans and coaching tools. No commitment, cancel anytime during the trial.
We offer monthly ($4.99/month) and yearly ($49.99/year, save $10) individual memberships. Club memberships start from $24.99 per coach/year with a minimum of 10 coaches. We accept credit cards, SEPA direct debit and PayPal. After the trial your subscription renews automatically (you receive a reminder 3 days in advance).
Yes! Our 8,000+ drills are designed for every level, from beginners to advanced players. You can filter by age, level and focus. We include specific youth drills, indoor hockey forms and goalkeeper training, all based on clear training principles.
Absolutely! Our platform works on any device via our Progressive Web App (PWA). You can add it to your home screen for an app-like experience. Note: the Drill Designer tool works best on PC/laptop, but all other features run smoothly on mobile and tablet.
You can share drills via WhatsApp, email or print them directly. For WhatsApp sharing from PC you need to connect your mobile first. Recipients need a (free) account to view shared drills. Your favourites sync across all devices for easy session prep.
Yes, you can cancel any time with a 1-month notice period. Just open My Account, go to Subscriptions and click cancel. Account sharing isn't allowed; each account is tied to the person who purchased it.
Yes! We add new drills constantly to keep your sessions fresh and effective. Our team updates content based on the latest developments in field hockey and feedback from users.
Club memberships include automatic coach invitations, shared training standards across every team, a centralised player tracking system and club-wide performance insights. Perfect for keeping the quality of training and player development consistent across the whole club.
Good field hockey drills for youth training match the age, level and developmental phase of the players. In Dutch Field Hockey Drills you filter drills by theme, age group and difficulty, so you quickly find suitable exercises for U8 right through to seniors.
Yes. You can bundle individual drills into complete sessions, save favourites and prepare training plans per team, theme or period. That way you put together a logically structured session, from warm-up to small-sided game, much faster.
Yes. The platform is especially helpful for parent coaches who want clarity fast. Every drill comes with a diagram, explanation, coaching points and variations, so even without years of coaching experience, you can deliver a clear hockey session.
For clubs, Dutch Field Hockey Drills helps every coach work from the same structure. With shared drills, periodic plans, team management and player evaluations, you get more coherence between teams and age groups across your whole youth programme.
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