Possession Skills Progression
•Year 3
•Hockey
•Check stick height is appropriate - should reach students' waist
Alternative: Shorter sticks for better control if available
Ensure balls are in good condition and appropriate weight
Alternative: Tennis balls for safer indoor play
Set goals 2 metres wide, positioned around playing area
Alternative: Small portable goals if available
Ensure clear visual distinction between teams
Alternative: Coloured bands or stickers
Simple format showing team names and scores
Alternative: Whiteboard for central scoring
Create clear playing boundaries for each court
Alternative: Lines marked with chalk if outdoors
A series of matches where teams compete against each other to determine winners
A tournament format where every team plays against every other team
Choosing the best action based on what's happening in the game
When your team has control of the ball
A good chance to score a goal, usually when close to the goal with space
Working together as a team to achieve a common goal
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication during games, listening skills for tactical instructions, vocabulary development
Tournament points calculation, goal scoring statistics, measuring court dimensions and goal widths
Forces in hitting and passing, energy transfer through movement, body systems working during exercise
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding angles and directions of play
Teamwork and collaboration, managing emotions under pressure, respect and fair play values
Central location allowing view of all courts, rotate regularly to provide close support to each game
Watch for tactical development, skill application under pressure, and sportsmanship throughout tournament
Step in for safety concerns, provide tactical guidance during natural breaks, address poor sportsmanship immediately
Demonstrate: Use game situations to highlight good tactical play, model positive sportsmanship, show decision-making processes
Large sports hall or outdoor area minimum 40m x 30m for multiple courts
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, even ground without holes or obstacles
Immediate stop of all play if injury occurs, appropriate first aid response, clear evacuation route available
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