Tactical Awareness
Hockey
•Year 5
•8 Lessons
This unit systematically builds hockey competency through a carefully sequenced progression from individual ball control to competitive team play. Students develop technical proficiency alongside tactical understanding, learning to make split-second decisions under pressure whilst maintaining fair play principles. The unit culminates in tournament application where all skills converge in authentic match situations.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we maintain control of the ball when under pressure from opponents?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop dribbling skills with increasing control using open stick technique
- • To understand and apply the flat-side rule consistently during gameplay
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use clever dribbling techniques to outsmart defenders and maintain possession?
Key Objectives:
- • To use dribbling to beat a defender with control under pressure
- • To develop change of direction and speed when dribbling
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use the push pass to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities in hockey?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop and apply push pass technique with increasing control under pressure
- • To understand and apply game rules consistently during competitive situations
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can I control the ball effectively under pressure to help my team succeed?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop forehand receiving technique with control
- • To master trapping skills using the stick as a barrier
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can smart movement without the ball make our team attack more effective?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand when and where to move to support a teammate
- • To apply passing and receiving skills under pressure
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How do we choose the right tackling technique to win possession whilst maintaining fair play?
Key Objectives:
- • To master open stick (block) tackle technique for defensive situations
- • To develop jab tackle skills for quick ball recovery
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can intelligent movement and positioning help my team succeed in hockey?
Key Objectives:
- • To use space effectively in attacking and defending situations
- • To apply hockey skills under pressure in game contexts
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we apply all our hockey skills and tactics to compete fairly and successfully in tournament play?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply attacking and defending principles effectively in competitive hockey matches
- • To demonstrate understanding of hockey rules through consistent application during tournament play