Progressive Skills & Game Tactics
•Year 4
•Hockey
•Check stick length appropriate for each student
Alternative: Foam sticks for younger students or safety concerns
Distributed around area perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls for indoor use
Mark playing areas, goals, and boundaries clearly
Alternative: Markers, bibs, chalk lines
Ensure clear team distinction for game scenarios
Alternative: Different coloured bands, house colours
A hockey pass where the ball is pushed along the ground using the flat side of the stick
Left hand at top of stick, right hand in middle, forming a 'V' shape
Standing with shoulder pointing towards target, feet wider than shoulder-width
Moving body weight from back foot to front foot during the pass
Angling the stick face slightly towards the ground to keep ball low
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring distances for passing, angles of approach, counting successful passes and goals
Forces and motion in passing, weight transfer physics, ball trajectory
Directions and spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns across playing area
Teamwork and collaboration, resilience when learning new skills, respect for others
Corner position during warm-up for full area visibility, central during demonstrations, mobile during practice
Grip quality, weight transfer in passing, collaborative behaviour in games, safety awareness
Poor technique development, unsafe stick use, exclusion in team activities, frustration with skills
Exaggerate key technique points, use students as positive examples, repeat demonstrations as needed
Minimum 20m x 30m area, additional space around boundaries for safe play
Dry, even surface free from debris, suitable for hockey stick use
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if required
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