Training properly and successfully for field hockey is important - but how do you do it? Hove you learned the basics and now want to further improve? Do you want to refine your shooting and defense technique and control the ball in any situation? Then this book is the training companion for you! In addition to finding tips for correct technique, you will learn how to recognize and correct mistakes and do additional exercises at home. Here you will learn why endurance, strength and speed are so important, how you can improve your fitness level and how to document your performance development. Perhaps you are also interested in learning how you and your team can employ smart tactics and handle performance pressure. In addition, you will find interesting facts about field hockey, tips on good nutrition, training, and game preparation. As in "Learning Field Hockey," the funny elephant, Elo, accompanies you throughout the book and offers much advice, opportunities to record information, and brainteasers. Beginning field hockey players (kids and youth) with basic skills represent the target group for this book. Book jacket.