This unit develops Year 5 students from basic stick handling to sophisticated team play through a carefully scaffolded approach that builds both technical proficiency and tactical understanding. The emphasis is on developing confident ball control under increasing pressure whilst fostering collaborative play and strategic thinking. Through progressive challenges, students learn to apply individual skills within team contexts, preparing them for more complex invasion game scenarios.
This unit systematically builds hockey competency through a carefully sequenced progression from individual ball control to competitive team play. Students develop technical proficiency alongside tactical understanding, learning to make split-second decisions under pressure whilst maintaining fair play principles. The unit culminates in tournament application where all skills converge in authentic match situations.
This unit develops Year 5 students as tactical thinkers who understand hockey as a complete game requiring both attacking flair and defensive responsibility. Through systematic skill refinement and tactical progression, students learn that success in invasion games depends on transitioning smoothly between roles, making strategic decisions under pressure, and working cohesively as a team. The unit culminates in authentic game play where students apply their learning independently.
This unit introduces Year 5 students to tactical hockey through a defence-first approach that builds understanding of game principles before advancing to complex attacking play. The emphasis is on developing decision-making skills under pressure whilst building technical competence with the hockey stick. Through progressive challenges, students learn that successful hockey requires both individual skill and collective tactical awareness.