Attacking & Defensive Mastery
•Year 6
•Hockey
•Check stick height reaches between hip and waist
Alternative: Unihoc sticks for indoor play
Use different coloured balls for different activities
Alternative: Tennis balls for beginners, foam balls for safety
Use to mark boundaries, goals and hit out lines
Alternative: Marker spots or chalk lines
Distinguish between attacking and defending teams
Alternative: Coloured bands or pinnies
Set up multiple small goals for game activities
Alternative: Cones 2m apart for goals
A restart taken by the defending team when attackers hit the ball over the backline without scoring
The goal line that runs across the width of the pitch behind the goals
A teammate who positions themselves to receive a pass from the hit out taker
Imaginary line level with the top of the D where hit out must be taken from
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring distances for hit out positioning, calculating angles for passing lanes, estimating time for 30-second challenges
Forces and motion in hitting technique, trajectory and accuracy, energy transfer from stick to ball
Understanding spatial relationships on the pitch, using directional language and coordinates
Teamwork and communication, leadership during pressure situations, resilience when behind in games
Move between groups during skills practice, position at side during games for best overview
Watch for correct hit out positioning, quality of supporting movement, and safe stick technique
Step in when rules are not followed, technique needs correction, or safety concerns arise
Use exaggerated movements for hit out positioning, demonstrate both correct and incorrect examples for clarity
Minimum 30m x 20m outdoor area, or large sports hall
Even surface free from holes, wet patches, or debris
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, follow school emergency protocols
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