Hockey Lesson Plans (KS3)

Hockey Lesson Plans KS3 include:

To be competent in and be able to further develop existing skills of sending receiving and traveling with a ball, i.e. The push pass, receiving a push pass, dribbling with the ball, shooting,  and outwitting an opponent. To also enhance their performances and creativity through playing small- sided games of hockey and incorporating the refined skills. They will also have an understanding of the basic laws and lines on the pitch that govern the games alongside a developing knowledge of techniques, tactics and compositional ideas to produce efficient and effective outcomes. Throughout the phases students are constantly asked how to outwit opponents; evaluate performances; analyse strengths and weaknesses; whilst developing, adapting and refining skills, strategies and tactics to produce high levels of performances and high quality techniques. Also, the pupils should start performing the skills in small sided games and to understand and know the foundational principles of the game such as looking up, communication and space.

To develop existing skills of sending, receiving and travelling with the ball, i.e. The reverse push pass, the slap, the Indian dribble and advanced methods of beating a player. To play small sided games, increasing both skill level and knowledge and understanding rules and laws that govern the games  Throughout the phases students are constantly asked how to outwit opponents; evaluate performances; analyse strengths and weaknesses; whilst developing, adapting and refining skills, strategies and tactics to produce high levels of performances and high quality techniques.  To develop understanding and knowledge of the tactics and strategies involved in a game of hockey

To be able to perform the fundamental skill used within a full sided game of Hockey.  The pupils should be able to develop knowledge and understanding of the positions in hockey, and the roles and responsibilities of these positions.  Throughout the phases they should develop skills and understanding of set situations in hockey and therefore enhancing their knowledge of the laws and rules of hockey and apply them to a game situation.  To develop understanding and knowledge of the tactics and strategies involved in a game of hockey. Throughout the phases students are constantly asked how to outwit opponents; evaluate performances; analyse strengths and weaknesses; whilst developing, adapting and refining skills, strategies and tactics to produce high levels of performances and high quality techniques.  The students will also understand the importance of being prepared for physical activity alongside having a clear understanding about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle whilst participating in Hockey.