Shooting in Hockey
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the correct technique to shoot with accuracy and control.
Key learning points
- Move: to shoot, keep feet shoulder width apart, knees bent, control the backswing, and follow through to the target.
- Move: we need to move quickly into an attacking space, so we can receive a pass from our teammate and shoot at goal.
- Think: evaluating our shooting helps us maintain accuracy and leads to scoring more points.
- Feel: striving to always try our best with our shooting even when we are struggling demonstrates excellent resilience.
- Connect: we must communicate appropriately with our team, the opposition and the officials to always show respect.
Keywords
Score - how a team or individual accumulates points to determine the winner of the match
Technique - the way in which a skill is performed
Team - a group of people who work together with the objective of achieving the same a goal
Common misconception
Many pupils believe that the harder they hit the ball, the better their shot will be. This leads to a lack of accuracy and technique.
Encourage pupils to focus on using the correct technique and highlight the importance of accuracy over power.
Teacher tip
Pair less confident pupils with more confident pupils to encourage collaboration and peer learning.
Equipment
1 hockey stick per pupil, 1 suitable ball between 2, 30+ cones, targets/ goals
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word describes closely guarding your opponent?
Q2.When tackling in hockey, where should your stick be?
Q3.What should you do if your team is struggling?
Q4.How can you ensure your teammates are marking the opposition closely?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word is used to describe the way a skill is performed?
Q2.To ensure greater accuracy when shooting in hockey, what is the most effective position for our feet?
Q3.What is better to focus on when shooting, to ensure you hit your target?
Q4.What skill are you demonstrating when you strive to always do your best?
To help you plan your 5 physical education lesson on: Shooting in Hockey, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 5 physical education lesson on: Shooting in Hockey, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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