How do I plan penalty corner variations?

There are templates for a drag flick, a slip and shoot and an indirect variation. Draw the injection, the stop and the shot or pass as separate steps. Keep in mind that if the first shot at goal is a hit, it must cross the goal line no higher than the backboard (460 mm), which is one reason drag flicks are so common.

How do I show defending a penalty corner?

Use the defending template: up to five defenders, goalkeeper included, start behind the backline and the rest wait beyond the centre line until the ball is played. Draw each runner's lane — first runner to the ball, post players, and the player covering the slip.

Can I draw a press in the opponent's 23?

Yes — the High press in the opponent's 23 template shows a press that channels the ball to one side. Shade the side you want to force play to and draw the forwards' angles of approach so the opponent's free hit has only one realistic outlet.

Field Hockey Tactics Board

A penalty-corner routine only works if the runner, the stopper and the striker move in the right order — draw that sequence step by step on a pitch that includes the shooting circle, not just an empty rectangle.

What you can do with the field hockey tactical board

Place two full elevens on the pitch, shooting circles included.
Draw arrows for circle entries, penalty-corner routines and channel-based zone marking.
Mark defensive channels split across the width of the pitch.
Animate a sequence step by step to show a push-in developing into a circle entry.
Start from ready-made field hockey templates like the penalty-corner or build-out routine.
Export the board as an image.

How to use the field hockey tactical board

Place both elevens on the pitch.
Draw the support runs and passes into the circle with arrows.
Add channels for the zone-marking or press you're explaining.
Pick a shape template — build-out, press, drift defence — if you want a starting point.
Download the board as an image for your tactical talk.

Use cases

Coaches preparing a shape talk before the match.
Analysts explaining an opponent's attacking patterns.
Trainers teaching pressing and drift-defense schemes during practice.
Content creators breaking down plays for social media.

What you can represent on a tactical board

The field hockey tactical board lets you represent 4-3-3, 3-4-3, 5-3-2 and 4-4-2 shapes, pressing schemes, penalty-corner routines, or any play with two distinct teams, using arrows, lines, zones and text annotations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I plan penalty corner variations?: There are templates for a drag flick, a slip and shoot and an indirect variation. Draw the injection, the stop and the shot or pass as separate steps. Keep in mind that if the first shot at goal is a hit, it must cross the goal line no higher than the backboard (460 mm), which is one reason drag flicks are so common.
How do I show defending a penalty corner?: Use the defending template: up to five defenders, goalkeeper included, start behind the backline and the rest wait beyond the centre line until the ball is played. Draw each runner's lane — first runner to the ball, post players, and the player covering the slip.
Can I draw a press in the opponent's 23?: Yes — the High press in the opponent's 23 template shows a press that channels the ball to one side. Shade the side you want to force play to and draw the forwards' angles of approach so the opponent's free hit has only one realistic outlet.