Advanced Skills Integration
•Year 4
•Hockey
•Check all sticks for damage before lesson starts
Alternative: Wooden spoons or mini-hockey sticks for beginners
Use bright coloured balls for better visibility
Alternative: Tennis balls or foam balls for safety adaptation
Secure goals firmly to prevent movement during play
Alternative: Cones 2 metres apart or wall markings
Use different colours for boundaries, targets and obstacles
Alternative: Plastic bottles or bean bags
Ensure clear team identification for game activities
Alternative: Coloured bands or team markers
The ability to direct the ball precisely towards the target goal area
Working as a team to move the ball forward and create scoring opportunities
The curved area around the goal where shots are most effective
Proper body position, stick grip and striking method for accurate shots
Choosing the best action (pass, dribble, or shoot) based on the game situation
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating shooting accuracy percentages, measuring distances for semi-circle, analysing game statistics
Forces and motion in shooting, angles of approach, energy transfer from stick to ball
Spatial awareness, understanding angles and directions, mapping attacking routes
Teamwork and cooperation, dealing with competitive pressure, setting personal goals for improvement
Move around outside of activities to observe all students, position near goal during shooting practice
Watch for correct technique, safety compliance, and teamwork during attacking play
Step in to correct dangerous stick use, provide technique guidance, and facilitate team discussions
Always demonstrate technique slowly first, then at normal speed. Use students as positive examples when appropriate.
Minimum 30m x 20m area with clear boundaries and goal areas
Dry, even surface free from debris and hazards
Stop activity immediately if safety issue occurs. Assess situation and provide appropriate first aid. Remove any damaged equipment.
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