Foundation Skills & Tactics
Hockey
•Year 6
•8 Lessons
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.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use both sides of the hockey stick to maintain control of the ball under pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to dribble a ball with increasing control using both open stick and reverse stick techniques
- • To understand and consistently apply the flat-side rule and safety regulations in hockey
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use clever dribbling techniques to outsmart defenders and create scoring opportunities?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop advanced dribbling skills under defensive pressure
- • To apply tactical awareness when beating defenders
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use the push pass to maintain possession and create attacking opportunities in hockey?
Key Objectives:
- • To master the push pass technique with increasing control under pressure
- • To select appropriate passing actions for different game situations
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we control the ball more effectively when it arrives at different speeds and angles?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate effective forehand receiving technique with control under pressure
- • To apply trapping skills consistently in dynamic game situations
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can smart movement create attacking opportunities that defenders cannot stop?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to move into space to support a teammate effectively
- • To select and apply different movement skills to lose a defender
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can different tackling techniques help us win possession and transition from defence to attack?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to use an open stick (block) tackle and jab tackle to gain possession of the ball
- • To understand when to select appropriate tackling techniques for different situations
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can intelligent movement and positioning help my team dominate the game?
Key Objectives:
- • To use space effectively when attacking and defending in hockey
- • To select appropriate actions based on game situations and space available
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we apply all our hockey skills and tactical understanding to compete fairly and effectively in tournament matches?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply attacking and defending principles and skills in hockey tournament matches
- • To demonstrate leadership skills when officiating and organising team warm-ups