Individual To Team Play
•Year 5
•Hockey
•Check stick length appropriate for each student - should reach between hip and waist
Alternative: Plastic hockey sticks, unihoc sticks for beginners
Have spare balls around pitch perimeter for quick restart
Alternative: Tennis balls, plastic airflow balls for safety
Goals should be 2-3 metres wide depending on skill level
Alternative: Tall cones, target nets, or marked areas on walls
Use bright colours for visibility and place strategically in goals
Alternative: Plastic bottles, bean bags, or marked zones
Ensure clear colour distinction between teams
Alternative: Different coloured PE shirts or armbands
The ability to direct the ball precisely towards the target goal area
The position relative to the goal that provides the best chance of scoring
Balancing shot strength with accuracy to beat defenders and goalkeepers
The continuation of stick movement after contact with the ball during shooting
A moment when conditions are favourable for attempting a shot at goal
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating shooting percentages, measuring distances and angles, scoring systems and number operations
Forces and motion in shooting, trajectory and angles, energy transfer from stick to ball
Spatial awareness, understanding of angles and directions, mapping movement patterns
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when shots miss, celebrating others' successes, leadership roles
Move around perimeter to observe all groups, position centrally during demonstrations
Watch for correct shooting technique, tactical decision-making, and safe play
Step in when students struggling with technique, safety concerns arise, or game flow breaks down
Use clear, exaggerated movements for shooting technique. Involve students in demonstrations to maintain engagement
Minimum 30m x 20m for full game, smaller areas acceptable for skill practice
Dry, even surface free from hazards, suitable for running and quick direction changes
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, apply appropriate first aid, seek additional support if needed
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