Scoring and saving a goal
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a push flick to score goals and apply goalkeeping skills to save goals.
Key learning points
- Move: angling the stick under the ball will generate lift to move it over a stick.
- Move: as a goalkeeper, using your feet to save low shots allows you to clear the ball away faster by kicking.
- Think: a penalty shootout is used as a tiebreaker and players have 8 seconds to score against the goalkeeper.
- Feel: playing in goal takes confidence to commit to saves without hesitation, especially in one-on-one situations.
- Connect: effective teamwork thrives on open dialogue, where players feel happy sharing ideas, feedback and concerns.
Keywords
Push flick - the ball is lifted off the ground using a controlled pushing motion with the stick, without a backswing
Goalkeeper slide - the goalkeeper slides on the ground to block a shot or cover more of the goal, typically used for low or close range shots
Penatly shootout - is a tiebreaker where players have 8 seconds to score against the goalkeeper
Common misconception
As a goalkeeper it is important to use your stick to hit away the ball.
It's often more effective to rely on your pads or kickers for blocking low shots and redirecting the ball to safety. The stick is mainly for high / wide shots or controlling passes, but your legs and body provide a larger surface area for most shots.
Teacher tip
Any goalkeeper practice must be done wearing the correct protective equipment. If you don't have enough goalkeeper equipment then the lesson can focus on scoring via push flick. Both practices can run alongside each other should some group members want to practice goalkeeping and others, attacking.
Equipment
1 ball each, 1 stick each, 8 x goalkeeper pads, 30+ cones, 30+ tall cones.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which position is more likely to make tackles in a hockey game?
Q2.Where is best to mark a player when you are defending your goal?
Q3.Which is a type of tackle in hockey?
Q4.How should you let your team know who you are marking?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How is it best for the goalkeeper to clear the ball away?
Q2.When a goalkeeper slides, what are they best to use to block the ball?
Q3.When would a penalty shootout take place?
Q4.Why use a flick in hockey?
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