Foundation Skills & Tactics
•Year 4
•Hockey
•Check all sticks for damage before lesson begins
Alternative: Foam hockey sticks for safety, or short tennis rackets
Ensure balls are in good condition and visible colour
Alternative: Foam balls, hockey balls (if surface suitable)
Mark pitch boundaries and goal areas clearly
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or chalk lines
Ensure each team has clearly identifiable colours
Alternative: Coloured bands, different coloured tops
Prepare tournament brackets and scoring system
Alternative: Whiteboard, clipboard with paper
Brief referees on when and how to use whistles
Alternative: Hand signals only if whistles unavailable
A series of competitive matches between multiple teams
Method of restarting play where two players touch sticks before competing for the ball
Planned strategies used by teams to score goals or prevent opponents from scoring
Awarded when rules are broken, allowing uncontested possession
Person who enforces rules and makes decisions during matches
Playing fairly, honestly, and with respect for opponents and rules
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills during team discussions, giving clear explanations for rule decisions and tactical choices
Tournament scoring systems, calculating points totals, understanding number patterns in match rotations
Understanding forces in hitting and stopping balls, body systems during physical exertion, teamwork dynamics
Tournament bracket systems, data recording and analysis
Spatial awareness and positioning on pitch, understanding of boundaries and areas
Teamwork, leadership, fair play, handling competition pressure, conflict resolution
Central position between two pitches for maximum visibility, move between matches to provide support
Monitor rule adherence, tactical development, team cooperation, and referee performance
Step in for safety concerns, rule disputes, or unsporting behaviour
Use clear, exaggerated movements when showing techniques, involve students in demonstrations where safe
Minimum 40m x 30m for two parallel pitches, clear of obstacles and hazards
Even, dry surface suitable for running and stick use, free from debris
Stop all play immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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