Skill Drill Hockey Activities for Year 3

Partners complete passing sequences counting down from 5 to 1, swapping positions after each set

Partner activity developing ball shielding technique using body positioning and ball movement to protect possession

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Progressive dribbling practice where students learn and apply the pull technique and spin around technique to beat a middle cone, then progress to beating a live defender

Groups of three practice the pull technique to change direction around a central cone

Individual dribbling practice through cone courses to develop close ball control

Partner-based drill focusing on correct defensive body positioning and movement

Progressive dribbling activity developing spatial awareness and ball control while navigating obstacles

Beat a defender and score past a goalkeeper in a realistic game situation

Partners pass through cone gates and navigate between multiple targets while developing accuracy and communication

Focused skill session teaching correct running arm technique using the 'hips to lips' method, progressing from stationary practice to jogging on the spot

Practice the hockey bully off technique for fair game starts and restarts

Interactive activity to establish correct hockey stick grip and stance through movement and checking challenges

Students practice moving with hockey sticks and respond to number calls with different actions to build stick handling confidence

Systematic technique development activity focusing on proper hockey shooting grip, stance, and follow-through

Linear passing challenge with defender using eye deception to beat interception attempts

Progressive dynamic balance activity where students practice jumping, leaping, and hopping movements with controlled squat landings to develop balance control whilst moving

Partners pass into empty grid squares where teammates will move, developing anticipation and space awareness

Six-station circuit developing different aspects of ball control including speed, close control, direction changes, and creativity

Partner practice focusing on correct open stick tackle technique and timing

Partners practice ball control and trapping technique with focused skill development

Groups of four practice passing and trapping in relay format with movement and competition

Partner activity developing accurate passing and controlled receiving technique

Three-stage progressive course developing tackling approach, ball contact, and combination skills