Team Strategy & Skills Integration
Hockey
•Year 6
•6 Lessons
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.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can mastering the basic grip and dribbling techniques help me control the game and protect possession in hockey?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop correct stick grip and body positioning for effective ball control
- • To master straight and loose dribbling techniques whilst maintaining awareness
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use Indian dribbling and push passing to outwit opponents in hockey?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop Indian dribbling technique with control and speed
- • To execute accurate push passes using correct body positioning
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we effectively defend and attack under pressure in hockey?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the jab tackle technique for defensive situations
- • To improve passing and receiving skills under pressure
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work together as attackers to outsmart defenders and create scoring opportunities?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop partnership work in attacking situations against defenders
- • To master a range of attacking skills including dribbling, passing and movement
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use tactical positioning and communication to gain advantages in hockey matches?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop skills in playing different tactical positions effectively
- • Use effective communication to support teammates during gameplay
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we demonstrate mastery of hockey skills whilst showing respect and fair play in competitive games?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply hockey skills effectively in competitive game situations
- • Demonstrate understanding of hockey rules through officiating