Lesson 2 - Accurate Passing Techniques
Individual Skills & Tactics
β’Year 9
β’Floorball
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How can mastering passing accuracy and technique transform your team's attacking potential in floorball?
Learning Objectives
- To improve accuracy in passing from various distances (5m-20m)
- To execute correct forehand and backhand passing techniques
- To understand and apply active body position and ball positioning for effective passing
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved passing accuracy at progressive distances
- Students will execute both forehand and backhand passes with correct technique
- Students will apply passing skills effectively in game-like situations
Equipment & Resources Required
Check stick length appropriate for each student - should reach between navel and chest
Alternative: Hockey sticks if floorball sticks unavailable
Ensure balls are not cracked or damaged
Alternative: Tennis balls for basic technique practice
Distribute to identify pairs and teams clearly
Alternative: Different coloured bands or markers
Use bright colours for visibility, various sizes for different challenges
Alternative: Markers, spots, or tape marks
Position around hall perimeter for various practice stations
Alternative: Cones set up as gates, wall targets
Key Vocabulary
A balanced, athletic stance with knees slightly bent, weight on balls of feet, ready to move or pass
A pass made with the stick blade on the natural side of the body
A pass made with the reverse side of the stick blade
The optimal placement of the ball relative to the body for effective passing
The ability to place the ball precisely where intended
The correct method and form for executing a skill
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic stick handling and ball control
- Understanding of floorball rules and basic positions
- Experience with simple passing in previous lessons
Current Skills
- Accurate passing technique from various distances
- Active body positioning for passing
- Decision making for when and where to pass
Next Steps
- Passing under pressure in competitive situations
- Advanced passing techniques including aerial passes
- Combination passing patterns and team tactics
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Active body position is the foundation of all effective passing - emphasise throughout
- Ball position determines passing power and accuracy - must be in front of front foot
- Smooth technique beats power every time - discourage rushing or forcing
- Follow through direction determines ball direction - point where you want it to go
- Partner feedback develops both technical understanding and communication skills
- Progressive challenges build confidence - ensure success before increasing difficulty
- Game application connects skills to real floorball tactics and decision-making
Common Misconceptions
- Misconception: 'Harder passes are more effective' - Correction: Controlled, accurate passes maintain possession better
- Misconception: 'Backhand passes are too difficult for beginners' - Correction: With proper technique, backhand can be learned progressively
- Misconception: 'Looking at the ball during passing is necessary' - Correction: Eyes should track target, not ball
- Misconception: 'Distance passing requires completely different technique' - Correction: Same technique with adjusted power through follow through
- Misconception: 'Partner feedback should focus on mistakes' - Correction: Positive reinforcement with specific improvement suggestions more effective
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear boundaries and expectations, offer movement breaks, use positive reinforcement frequently
dyspraxia
- Simplify technique into smaller components, provide additional practice time, use larger equipment, focus on one technique element at a time
autism spectrum
- Provide clear structure and routine, offer quiet zones for breaks, use visual schedules for lesson progression, maintain consistent partner pairings
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and cones, provide verbal descriptions of demonstrations, implement buddy system for spatial awareness, use tactile markers for distances
hearing impairment
- Use clear visual demonstrations, written instruction cards, hand signals for feedback, ensure face-to-face communication during instructions
physical disability
- Modify stick length or weight, allow seated passing practice, adjust distances appropriately, provide alternative grip techniques
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Measuring distances for progressive challenges, calculating point totals, understanding angles for passing accuracy, geometry in gate positioning
Science
Forces and motion in passing technique, friction between ball and surface, physics of ball trajectory and accuracy
Design Technology
Creative problem-solving in gate design, spatial awareness for equipment arrangement, evaluation and improvement of challenge designs
PSHE
Cooperation and communication with partners, resilience when facing difficult challenges, leadership in peer coaching, honest self-assessment
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move constantly around the hall perimeter to observe all pairs, position at corners for maximum visibility during demonstrations
Observation Focus
Watch for correct technique execution, safe spacing, positive partner interactions, and skill progression
Intervention Points
Step in when technique is unsafe, when pairs struggle with partner feedback, or when competitive elements become counterproductive
Demonstration Notes
Use slow motion for technique breakdown, exaggerate key points for visibility, involve confident students in demonstrations, show both correct and incorrect examples for comparison
Verbal Cues
- β’'Keep that blade low and controlled!'
- β’'Remember your active body position!'
- β’'Aim for your partner's stick blade!'
- β’'Smooth follow through towards your target!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 20m sports hall or outdoor area with clear boundaries
Surface Check
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and debris
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- β’Check all sticks for cracks, splinters, or damage before use
- β’Ensure stick lengths appropriate for each student
- β’Verify balls are not cracked or overly hard
- β’Confirm cones are stable and visible
Risk Management
Key Risks
- β’Stick contact between students
- β’Balls causing slips or trips
- β’Collisions during movement activities
- β’Eye injuries from raised sticks or hard passes
Risk Mitigation
- β’Establish minimum 3m spacing between active pairs
- β’Clear stick handling rules - keep low and controlled
- β’Progressive skill building to maintain control
- β’Designated areas for ball retrieval
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- β’Position for maximum visibility of all pairs
- β’Monitor stick handling technique for safety
- β’Watch for fatigue affecting control and safety
- β’Circulate to prevent unsafe competitive behaviour
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if needed