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Indoor Hockey: Thoughts from Jools.  x19
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June 14, 2001 
Jools Autret
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There were articles on OffTheCrossbar about indoor hockey, my article today is about indoor hockey. There might be some similar things, but I am not sure.
I must say that when I write about outdoor hockey I find it easier. Because in indoor hockey it is difficult to look at an exercise thoroughly. For example a 2X1 seems quite easy to set up.
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| Indoor: 2x1 |
But the space you have is restricted you must into account the boards on each side of the pitch.
Another example is the movement of the wings. Some argue that they should go round with the centre midfield.
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| Indoor: Forward Rotation |
But this is quite difficult for beginners. In this respect I do believe that the best tactic remains. To start from the centre of the goal and go towards the left or right.
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| Indoor: Forwards to the Corners |
And in an indoor game players are both defenders and attackers.
At the back you must have strong and skilful people. In the middle you should have cold blood people, fit and very skilful whose control of the ball must be close to perfection. Up front? Well, quick, fit and skilful players will be required.
One word is important: skills. Unlike outdoor hockey, indoor is a good thing to improve one’s skills.
And therefore before any tactical plan is practised, one should always bear in mind that skills with the stick is vital. Therefore some simple exercises such as two players, one ball, passing/stopping/passing should be practised, 100 times if needed!
Also moving 1+1 and the ball up and down the pitch.
One single important rule at anytime and any situation: players must be low on the floor and two hands on the stick. Why? Better control, more strength and (surprisingly) quicker to run. Because if you are low, once you have received the ball you don’t waste a minute going down.
Using the boards during exercises is also very important. Those exercises are boring. To make them more appealing, some games should be organised. The competition spirit will always be important in an indoor game. How many times have I seen a team lead 4 or 5-0 striking back and winning? It happens!
Games such as relays, dribbling under a certain time with 20 cones in a line, team passing (10 passes), triangles...
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Jools
06-14-2001 9:20 am
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It is not the best of article but I do my best...I just realised I forgot some stuff, there is some more to come.
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Tomislav
06-14-2001 4:22 pm
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I appriciate your effort. There aren't many things about indoor hockey, so each artical is appriciated.
Looking forward to part II.
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FHDAD
06-24-2001 6:46 am
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Jools keep it coming. Here in the USA we play indoor hockey, but not at any high level. Tactical article as well as basics are much appreciated. You just can't find indoor articles.
Thanks
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Jools
06-25-2001 12:13 pm
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if you want I ll come to train your team...
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rookie
11-08-2001 9:20 am
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indoor hockey
The wise man had talk and we listen. It's true about the playing in indoor hockey, it made me a better player outdoor.
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Hardyboy
11-25-2001 5:51 am
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Passing combinations/sequences
Would enjoy reading additional passing combinations from the back.
Realizing the importance of not being predictable but I would like to incorporate 2-3 set patterns for my forwards.Do you prefere inside /outside combinations or flats/square passes then boards to corners?
Thanks for your help,
Hardyboy
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Fan
01-21-2002 2:43 pm
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Indoor Hockey Rules
Great Article Jools. Looking forward to your next article.
Indoor Hockey is a great sport.
I love the discipline, the skill and the speed of the game.
It’s a sport were a lapse of concentration can very easily result in goals against.
I can’t comment on the national level in Canada, But it has become very evident that the sport is dying here in Alberta. It seems that the once high standard that Alberta had (next to Ontario), has dwindled down to quasi outdoor style of hockey, played indoor.
In recent years there has been a rash of head injuries resulting from the follow through with sticks.
This is just one of the symptoms of sloppy play from both the umpires and players.
It is ironical that a pro sport like the NHL feels that players should be responsible for their sticks i.e. high stick, where as in Indoor hockey when a player gets hit in the face with a stick. The blame is placed on the injured player.
My apologies if this message is inappropriate for this page, but I would like to know how the other centers are fairing in Indoor Hockey.
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Jools
01-22-2002 8:10 am
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Stick injury...what a shame!
Hi fan,
I know what you are talking about, when I was a coach for youngsters, one of my players got injured in the face, he lost four teeth and quit hockey for good. The umpire said that if he hadn't been so low it would never have happened but I know that the player in the wrong was his opponent! I was very worried for him but I know he is doing well now. But hockey has lost a very very good player because of a stupid interpretation of a gesture, this is regrettable but that's the way it is. In the course of the game, the person injured has undertaken the risk to play and to be injured and cannot blame an unintentional move from another participant, that is how the law stands nowadays in France!
Jools:p
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Peter Munsing
02-14-2002 8:10 am
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drills for low life?
A great article--we need all the technical/skills knowledge we can get.
A couple of queries--1)any changes in strategy if you are playing an indoor pitch with true sidelines--no playing against the wall?2)any drills to help the player get low the right way--by getting the rear end low rather than further arching the back (and compressing the diaphragm, etc)?
Good job!
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Jools
03-01-2002 5:40 am
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Indoor technique...
No I wouldn't change the strategy that much I think, Of course there are some combinations or tactics that could not be used anymore but overall the game remains the same, triangles and passing in a limited area, even more limited here as there is no board...
Concerning your second point, I never bend my back anyway, your back need to be straight, so that you can look at your opponents as well as your partners, to see where your going and look at the ball at the same time, I call it the "sitting position", your back is not bent and your body is still low because you bend your knee a lot.
that's it peter, hope this helps.
Jools:p
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Midfielder
04-23-2002 2:57 pm
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Indoor Dying in Alberta?
I would argue the point that indoor is dying in Alberta - maybe there has been a bit of a slow down at the elite levels (no indoor invitational tourny for the men this year in Calgary) but the ladies' league alone has 16 very active teams that are full to capacity with new teams being added each year. Every year there are more and more new players. There is great potential for growth in the area for Alberta.
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Fan
09-05-2002 1:31 pm
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Indoor Dying in Alberta?
I was commenting on the elite level of Hockey.
However, an increase in number of participant doesn't necessarily mean an improvement in the standard of hockey.
Results at a national championship is usually a good indication of the standard of hockey in that city or province.
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kids Coach Louisville
09-11-2002 3:24 pm
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skills
Indoor is becoming more and more pop. here. I love for beginners to play indoor because they don't feel like beginners. They immediately find that they must control the ball/stick. They feel a freedom to move around the arena like it was the sky. They have noticed what happens when the players get lazy and sticks start flying. The girls I've had come back to outdoor much more confident and skilled players the next season. I am learning so much from this site. Thanks for all the great comments and articles.... Louisville,KY
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Hawkins Michael
09-16-2004 7:32 am
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Wearing of helmets made compulsory.
To all players, coaches, and organisers of the sport of field hockey,this is a plea to all of you interested in the safety of the player.The most injuries occur in players in the age category 12 to 19 years.There are also many horrific face and head injuries in this age group,and the sport as a whole. This can all be prevented by the wearing of a lightweight helmet with a protective grid over the face. This would eliminate the need for a Gumguard to be worn. Other sports EG: Le Croix, Cricket, Gridiorn football, Kickboxing ,and Ice Hockey. Allwear protective headgear field hockey is sadly lacking in safety in this department,and this needs seious and immediate attention. The composite sticks the astroturf pitches, indoor hockey have all helped to change the speed and competitiveness at which the game is played.Head injuries are becoming more and more prevalent. It can be prevented by the wearing of a helmet.Please could the powers that control safety make the wearing of helmets compulsory,to prevent more deaths or brain damaged children,resulting from serious to the head recieved while playing the game they love.
Thank you for reading this urgent request.
Yours Sincerely,
Mike Hawkins
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Catherine Poss
10-06-2004 10:27 am
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Head Injuries
My 16 year old received a hit to the head yesterday during field hockey practice. Thankfully she seems to be okay, but it was pretty scary. I was wondering if anyone knew of any schools/leagues that were requiring the use of helmets? And what type of head gear is available? I lost a cousin to a hit in the head by a soccer ball. The injury caused a blood clot that went to his heart. He dropped dead on the field with all of his college teammates watching. Our family is new to field hockey and trying to find a balance between safety and competitiveness. Thanks for your help. Catherine
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jimbob
11-30-2004 9:53 am
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injuries
The problems arise from inadequate coaching and control of the games/practices. I totally sypathise with those injured and those watching their kids being injured , however, if you are taught to approach your opponent correctly when tackling the fact that hockey is a right handed game should make it very difficult to get hurt. In addition, players should be taught how to play the ball without the necessity for a huge follow through.I guess if reasonable coaches aren't available then the only answer is to add protection-seems a shame though as it totally changes the character of the game. Instead of focussing on techniques and skills the game becomes more of a lacrosse type sport.
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Thomas
01-14-2005 8:07 am
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face guards in hockey
The last couple of comments on protective equipment in field hockey remind me of a recent news story in the uk:
Children of a primary school in carlise are now required to wear protective goggles when playing conkers (see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/3712764.stm)
Hockey is naturally a sport with a level of risk; It is part of the game which makes it unique!
If you or your children feel like you/they require additional protection from the dangers of the game then fair enough! However, if we go as far as the Carlise primary school has with conkers, then hockey will lose its spirit/character.
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Kilmory
01-14-2005 3:01 pm
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Protective Equipment
I read these comments with interest and wish to add my own concern. Jimbob makes an interesting point about substituting protection for skill. As a goalkeeper I have found that as my level of protective equipment has increased, so has the violence I am faced with on a regular basis. I am regularly barged, hit both with raised shots and raised sticks, kicked, stamped and even jumped on. The reason this happens? Players have the oppinion that as I am protected then I can't be hurt, or I am less at risk. Please let me assure you that we can be hurt and often are! Protective equipment may reduce the risk of injury, but it seems to give players permission to increase violence offered. Can we please raise standards, not acceptance of danger?
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