TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to receive a pass while moving.
IMPORTANCE
Receiving a pass while moving is important because it is a necessary skill when a defender is applying pressure and you need to move to an open space to keep the ball in your possession.
VOCABULARY
Cushion the ball: moving the hockey stick in the same direction as the ball to decelerate speed.
When receiving a pass while moving, it is important to:
1. Start with your body sideways to the passer.
2. Place the hockey stick out by your front foot.
3. Cushion the ball with the hockey stick.
PRACTICE
- Move onto Skills Game – Net-to-Net.
NET-TO-NET
TIME
15-25 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
4-24 students per game
EQUIPMENT
2 Wiffle Balls
2 goals
1 flag per 2 students
1 hockey stick per student
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Net-to-Net. Your goal is to receive a pass while moving to work with your team to score as many goals as possible.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into three teams – using flags to tell who you are.
- Two teams will be allowed on the court at a time.
- Each team will have an assigned goal. Goals will be back-to-back in the middle of the field.
- When I say, "GO!" try and score as many points as possible.
- You cannot push, shove or hit another student’s hockey stick when attacking the ball.
- If a ball is hit out-of-bounds, the teacher will throw it back in.
- After 10 minutes, we will have teams rotate courts.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Increase the number of balls on field at a time.
Exit Ticket: In partners, one student jogs to the midline and back receiving a pass. Students take turns.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
- Before the game starts, clarify which goal each team is shooting at.
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- Where should you position your stick when receiving a pass?
- Is it easier for you to make a pass or receive a pass and why?
COACH'S QUARTERBACK
TIME
15-25 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
4-24 students per game
EQUIPMENT
1 hockey stick per student
1 Wiffle Ball
2 nets
1 flag per 2 students
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Coach’s Quarterback. Your goal is to receive a pass while moving and work with your team to score as many goals as possible.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into two teams.
- Before the game begins, line up shoulder-to-shoulder on either the baseline or the end line.
- Each team will have a goal to score on.
- I will set the ball in the middle of the field.
- When I say, "GO!" I will call out a certain number of students from each team (ex. "8 blue, 7 green, etc.")
- You must work with your team to send out the exact number of students for each play.
- Teams are awarded one point if they score a goal.
- If a team has an incorrect number of teammates on the field and a point is scored, it does not count.
- You cannot check, shove or push another student.
- If a ball goes out-of-bounds, the play is dead.
- Goalies are not allowed.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Exit Ticket: In partners, one student jogs to the midline and back receiving a pass. Students take turns.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Allows students a couple of minutes to strategize before the game begins.
- Switch the color order each round for fairness.
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- Where should you position your stick when receiving a pass?
- Is it easier for you to make a pass or receive a pass and why?
BULL DOG HOCKEY
TIME
15-25 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
No restrictions
EQUIPMENT
1 Wiffle Ball
2 goals
1 hula-hoop
1 flag per 2 students
1 hockey stick per student
STORYLINE
Today we are playing Bull Dog Hockey. Your goal is to receive a pass while moving before you and your teammate can shot on goal.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into two teams. Each team will line up shoulder-to-shoulder on their baseline.
- Before the game begins, I will assign each student a number. Teams will have corresponding numbers.
- At the beginning of each round, I will call out two numbers.
- When your number is called, run to the center of the field and attack the ball.
- Before shooting on goal, you must complete on pass to your teammate.
- You cannot push, shove or hit another student’s hockey stick when attacking the ball.
- We will begin a new round when someone has scored a goal or the ball is hit out-of-bounds.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Game 2: Call out three numbers at a time. Teammates must make a complete pass to each other before shooting on goal.
Exit Ticket: In partners, one student jogs to the midline and back receiving a pass. Students take turns.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
- Before the game starts, clarify which goal each team is shooting at.
- ELL Accommodation:
- Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
- Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
- SpEd Accommodation:
- Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
- Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
- Allow students extra time to master the skill.
- Reflection:
- Where should you position your stick when receiving a pass?
- Is it easier for you to make a pass or receive a pass and why?