Big Question:

How can we master dribbling to keep possession and beat opponents in hockey?

Key Objectives:

• • Refine dribbling technique to maintain control and possession of the ball
• • Apply dribbling skills to beat opponents in game situations

Big Question:

How can we use different types of passes to keep possession and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • To refine short and long passing techniques in hockey
• • To understand when and where to use different types of passes

Big Question:

How can we combine passing, dribbling and movement to create the perfect shooting opportunity in hockey?

Key Objectives:

• • To combine passing and dribbling skills to create shooting opportunities
• • To understand when and where to shoot effectively in hockey

Big Question:

How can we combine passing and dribbling to outwit defenders and create shooting opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop passing and dribbling skills to create space for attacking opportunities
• • To understand when to pass versus when to dribble based on game situations

Big Question:

How can we regain possession and prevent attacking opportunities when we lose the ball?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand and apply the concepts of defending including intercepting, blocking and tackling
• • To demonstrate safe tackling techniques using the flat side of the hockey stick

Big Question:

How can we apply our hockey skills to win games and work as an effective team?

Key Objectives:

• • Apply understanding of passing, receiving, moving and dribbling in competitive game situations
• • Demonstrate effective defensive strategies including marking opponents and understanding blocking vs tackling