- Year 8
Playing smart with the ball on a stick
I can manipulate a hockey stick and transfer tactics to keep possession by passing and dribbling.
- Year 8
Playing smart with the ball on a stick
I can manipulate a hockey stick and transfer tactics to keep possession by passing and dribbling.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving with bent knees and an upright back enables sight of the stick, ball and field.
- Move: making square and diagonal passes helps to utilise width and avoid defenders.
- Think: fast passes and dummy passes help shake off defenders.
- Feel: striving to achieve goals regardless of external factors like praise from others demonstrates self-motivation.
- Connect: supporting and encouraging others enables them to develop control of the ball when using a stick.
Keywords
Square - a pass that goes sideways across the pitch, not forward or backwards
Reverse stick - passing on the backhand side by turning the stick over to ensure the flat side of the stick contacts the ball
Cross - a pass that goes across the field, often from the wings towards the goal
Common misconception
Pupils use both sides of the stick like they see in ice-hockey.
In field hockey you are only allowed to use the flat side of the stick. If the ball touches the other side or your foot it is a foul.
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Equipment
a hockey stick each, a hockey ball each, cones or floor markers, bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
