This unit builds Year 6 students' hockey expertise through a carefully structured progression from individual ball mastery to strategic team play. The emphasis is on developing technical proficiency alongside tactical awareness, preparing students for competitive hockey whilst fostering collaboration and fair play. Through authentic game situations, students learn to make split-second decisions under pressure whilst applying the fundamental skills that underpin successful hockey performance.
This unit elevates Year 6 students to tactical hockey thinking, developing sophisticated attacking and defensive strategies through set pieces, positioning, and advanced skills. The focus shifts from basic stick skills to game intelligence, where students learn to read the game, anticipate opponents' moves, and execute coordinated team strategies. Through progressive tactical challenges, students develop the strategic mindset needed for competitive hockey whilst building confidence in high-pressure situations.
This unit develops Year 6 students' tactical sophistication in hockey, building from refined individual skills towards strategic team play and competitive application. The focus shifts from basic technique to intelligent decision-making, with students learning to read the game, anticipate opponents' moves, and apply complex attacking and defending strategies. Through progressive tactical challenges, students develop the maturity to officiate fairly whilst maintaining competitive intensity.
This unit develops Year 6 students as thinking hockey players who can apply technical skills within tactical game situations. The progression moves beyond isolated skill practice towards purposeful application in competitive contexts, emphasising decision-making under pressure and collaborative play. Through authentic match scenarios, students develop both the physical competencies and strategic understanding needed for invasion games whilst reinforcing values of fair play and sportsmanship.