Accurately passing and receiving
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can pass and receive the ball with accuracy and control to keep possession.
Key learning points
- Move: passing requires being side on to the target, pushing the ball with the stick's flat side and following through.
- Move: receiving requires us to track the ball, adjusting the position of our feet and using a relaxed grip for control.
- Think: good decision making helps us select when and where to use a long or short pass in order to keep possession.
- Feel: encouraging our teammates when mistakes are made demonstrates excellent integrity and empathy.
- Connect: to ensure our teammates are ready to receive the ball, we need to communicate effectively with them.
Keywords
Passing - transferring the ball from one player to another
Receiving - when we gain possession of the ball from our teammate
Accurate - consistently hitting our target
Common misconception
Pupils hit the ball with both the flat side and the curved side of their stick.
Remind pupils that they can only use the flat side of the stick and they lose possession if they break this rule.
Teacher tip
If possible, using an area with a wall/ fence surounding it can be useful for acting as a backboard for pupils who miss the ball when receiving it. This can stop time being wasted with pupils chasing after hockey balls.
Equipment
1 hockey stick per pupil, 1 suitable ball per pupil, 30+cones, bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What are you demonstrating when you congratulate your opponents?
Q2.Which hand do you hold the stick with when dribbling?
Q3.Transferring the ball to another player on your team is called what?
Q4.Why should you keep the ball close to your stick when dribbling?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which side of your stick are you allowed to touch the ball with?
Q2.What should your eyes be focused on when receiving the ball?
Q3.How can you ensure your teammate is ready to receive a pass?
Q4.What word would we use to describe passes that consistently hit the target?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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