Individual To Team Play
•Year 5
•Hockey
•Check stick height is appropriate for each student (waist height)
Alternative: Unihoc sticks for indoor play
Have spare balls around pitch perimeter for quick retrieval
Alternative: Tennis balls for easier control, foam balls for beginners
Position goals securely, check for any damage before play
Alternative: Cones to mark goal areas if no goals available
Mark pitch boundaries, team areas and any restricted zones
Alternative: Chalk lines or existing pitch markings
One colour per team to clearly identify players
Alternative: Different coloured bands or shirts
Include space for scores, team names and match results
Alternative: Whiteboard or students' own paper
One for each pitch to manage game timing accurately
Alternative: Mobile phone timers or wall clock
A competition involving multiple teams playing against each other in a structured format
A tournament format where every team plays against every other team once
Planned strategies and methods used to gain advantage in games
Acting as referee to ensure fair play and rule enforcement
Having control of the ball and being able to make decisions with it
The moment when possession changes from one team to another
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills in coaching roles, expressing tactical ideas clearly, listening to referee instructions
Tournament scoring system, calculating points totals, time management for 5-minute matches, statistics recording
Understanding energy systems during sustained activity, forces in stick and ball contact, biomechanics of hockey skills
Spatial awareness on pitch, understanding of pitch dimensions and positioning, tactical formations
Leadership skills through coaching and officiating, managing competition pressure, respecting authority and rules
Circulate actively between both tournament pitches for maximum visibility of all students
Monitor skill application under pressure, tactical decision-making, and officiating confidence
Step in if referees need support, safety concerns arise, or competitive pressure affects fair play
Model positive celebration of all roles, support referees' decisions publicly, highlight good tactical play to reinforce learning
Two hockey pitch areas, minimum 30m x 20m each, with clear 2m boundaries between pitches
Dry, even surface free from debris, no standing water or ice
Stop all play immediately, assess situation, appropriate first aid response, emergency contact details accessible
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