Dribbling and control
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my dribbling skills in order to keep control and possession of the ball.
Key learning points
- Move: dribbling requires bent knees and holding the stick with both hands, positioning our right hand slightly lower.
- Move: dribbling with control requires keeping the ball close to our stick and looking up to identify space.
- Think: choosing the correct time to dribble into space makes it difficult for the defender to gain possession.
- Feel: striving to improve our dribbling technique even when it’s difficult, demonstrates self-discipline.
- Connect: congratulating our opponents and playing by the rules shows respect.
Keywords
Dribbling - moving the ball using the flat side of the hockey stick
Control - keeping the ball close and moving it where you want it to go
Possession - the team in control of the ball
Common misconception
Pupils use the curved side of their stick.
Encourage pupils to use the flat side of their stick, rotating it when changing direction. Challenge pupils, but be lenient as they develop this difficult skill.
Teacher tip
Whenever possible, pause the session and use pupils to model good practice and allow others to peer assess each other. This should highlight those pupils focusing on their close control.
Equipment
1 hockey stick per pupil, 2 suitable balls per pupil, 30+ cones, 15x hoops
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In a game, what does the team in possession have?
Q2.What is it called when you move the ball with your hockey stick?
Q3.What are you showing when you play by the rules?
Q4.What type of game is hockey?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When you dribble with control, the hockey stick should always be close to what?
Q2.What is one way you can make it difficult for a defender to gain possession from you?
Q3.What is most important when dribbling the ball in hockey?
Q4.How can you demonstrate self-discipline in hockey?
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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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