Lesson 6 - Hockey Tournament and Assessment
Team Strategy & Skills Integration
•Year 6
•Hockey
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How can we demonstrate mastery of hockey skills whilst showing respect and fair play in competitive games?
Learning Objectives
- Apply hockey skills effectively in competitive game situations
- Demonstrate understanding of hockey rules through officiating
- Show respect for rules, decisions, and opponents during competition
Key Outcomes
- Students will successfully apply passing, receiving, and tackling skills in tournament games
- Students will officiate games fairly and make confident decisions
- Students will adapt tactics based on game situations and demonstrate school games values
Equipment & Resources Required
Check all sticks for damage before use
Alternative: Quick sticks for safer play
Use appropriate firmness for equipment type
Alternative: Soft hockey balls for safer play
Ensure clear team differentiation
Alternative: Different coloured cones for team identification
Position goals securely on pitches
Alternative: Cones to mark goal areas
Use to mark pitch boundaries and assessment areas
Alternative: Markers or chalk lines
Essential for Quick Stick hockey
Alternative: Cricket pads or thick socks
Strongly recommended for competitive play
Alternative: N/A - important safety equipment
Key Vocabulary
A defensive technique where the left foot steps forward and the stick jabs forward to dislodge the ball
Acting as referee to ensure fair play and rule adherence
Changing playing strategies based on game situations
Passion, self-belief, respect, honesty, determination, and teamwork
A passing technique keeping the stick low to the ground
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic hockey skills - passing, receiving, dribbling
- Understanding of hockey rules and positions
- Experience of small-sided games
Current Skills
- Advanced jab tackle technique
- Game officiating and rule application
- Tactical adaptation during competitive play
Next Steps
- Advanced hockey tactics and strategies
- Leadership roles in competitive sport
- Community hockey club participation
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise safety through push passes only and controlled stick work
- Develop confident decision-making in officiating roles
- Apply all hockey skills under competitive pressure
- Demonstrate school games values throughout tournament play
- Adapt tactics based on game situations and team needs
- Show respect for rules, opponents, and referee decisions
- Use reflection to consolidate learning and plan improvements
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking referees should be lenient with friends - emphasise fairness for all
- Believing competition means winning at any cost - focus on values and fair play
- Assuming advanced players don't need to follow basic rules - rules apply equally
- Thinking officiating is easier than playing - highlight skills needed for good officiating
- Believing reflection is only about mistakes - emphasise celebrating successes too
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter game periods if needed, clear role definitions, regular movement breaks, positive reinforcement for focus
dyspraxia
- Extra practice time before tournament, simplified rules initially, supportive teammate pairing, celebration of effort over outcome
autism spectrum
- Clear structure for tournament rotation, visual schedule of games, quiet space available if needed, consistent routine
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and equipment, provide verbal commentary during games, assign sighted buddy for support
hearing impairment
- Use clear visual signals for rules and instructions, position where they can see referee clearly, written rule reminders available
physical disability
- Adapted rules for participation level, modified equipment if needed, alternative scoring methods, inclusive team roles
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Scoring systems, time management during games, angles for passing, distances for free hits
Science
Forces in hitting and passing, friction between stick and ball, physics of ball movement
Geography
Spatial awareness on pitch, understanding boundaries and areas, directional play
PSHE
Leadership during officiating, respect for others, managing emotions in competition, teamwork and cooperation
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position between both pitches to monitor all games, move around perimeter to observe different angles
Observation Focus
Skill application under pressure, officiating decision-making, demonstration of school games values, team tactical awareness
Intervention Points
Step in for unsafe play, support struggling referees, provide tactical guidance during breaks, encourage positive sporting behaviour
Demonstration Notes
Demonstrate: Referee signals clearly, highlight good tactical play as it happens, model positive sporting language throughout
Verbal Cues
- •'Pass when teammate is better placed!'
- •'Use the space ahead of you!'
- •'Referees, be decisive and clear!'
- •'Show me those school games values!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Two pitches minimum 20m x 15m each, clear boundaries, 3m minimum between pitches
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from hazards, suitable for quick direction changes
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check all sticks for damage before use
- •Ensure appropriate ball firmness for stick type
- •Verify bibs are in good condition
- •Goals securely positioned and stable
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Stick contact between players
- •Ball strikes to face/body
- •Collisions during game play
- •Trips and falls during quick movements
Risk Mitigation
- •Enforce push passes only - no raised sticks
- •Recommend shin pads and gum shields for competitive play
- •Clear rules about stick contact
- •Adequate space between playing areas
- •Trained referee supervision
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position between both pitches for maximum visibility
- •Monitor for safe stick handling throughout
- •Watch for signs of fatigue affecting safety
- •Ensure referees are making safety-focused decisions
Emergency Procedures
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required