Starter quiz
- What does a successful attack end with?
- a good tackle
- scoring a point ✓
- passing and moving
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- What word describes using tactics and strategies to gain an advantage?
- outwit ✓
- accurate
- tackle
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- What word describes controlling your behaviour and actions?
- outwit
- self-discipline ✓
- skills
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- When dribbling, what can you change to outwit a defender?
- your stick grip
- the ball
- speed ✓
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Exit quiz
- What is a player on the other team called?
- teammate
- opponent ✓
- umpire
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- When defending and marking an opponent, what should you ensure you are closest to?
- the ball
- your teammate
- your opponent ✓
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- Playing within the rules of the game, demonstrates what skill?
- self-discipline ✓
- shooting
- communication
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- When tackling, what is the best position for your body to be in?
- up tall
- low ✓
- it doesn’t matter
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Move: to block tackle safely, we need a low body position, with the stick on the ground making contact with the ball.
- Move: staying close and marking will either force an error or enable us to make a tackle and take the ball.
- Think: we block the attackers to stop them passing or shooting and must always be in the front position, not behind.
- Feel: when defending, it is important to be a good role model and play within the rules showing self discipline.
- Connect: communication skills are required to ensure all our teammates are marking the right player.
Common misconception
When defending and marking, pupils focus too much on the ball instead of watching their opponent.
Encourage pupils to always be aware of the player they are marking by constantly checking where they are. Discourage pupils chasing after the ball when their teamate is closer to it.
Keywords
Opponent - a person who is on an opposing side in a game
Marking - closely guarding our opponent to prevent them from receiving the ball or from passing the ball to others
Tackle - using the hockey stick to block the ball and disrupt the opponent's dribble, pass or shot.
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