Year 10 - Physical education
Thinking Thursdays and lessons learnt from England Hockey (game play)
Invasion games: tactics and strategies in hockey
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Unit Summary
This unit explores a variety of tactics and strategies that can be transferred from other team games to hockey. Pupils' persistence will be tested as they learn to apply the rules and find ways to tackle safely, strike the ball cleanly and avoid kicking the ball.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to adapt tactics based on different scenarios.
Key Notes
- Move: passing the ball quickly from one side of the pitch to another makes it hard for defenders to reposition quickly.
- Think: movement off the ball when attacking needs to be into space to receive the ball/support teammates.
- Feel: persistence involves staying focused and composed, even when the team is behind or facing strong opposition.
- Connect: a good leader consistently demonstrates dedication and a positive attitude, inspiring teammates to follow suit.
Vocabulary To Learn
- winger: an attacking forward player who plays on the left or right side
- hockey team: comprises of a maximum of 16 players with 11 on the field at any one time
- overcrowding: happens when too many players gather around the ball in a small area, reducing space and limiting passing options
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It is best for lots of attackers to be near the ball so they have more chance of keeping possession.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: passing the ball quickly from one side of the pitch to another makes it hard for defenders to reposition quickly. Think: movement off the ball when attacking needs to be into space to receive the ball/support teammates.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'winger'
an attacking forward player who plays on the left or right side.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: It is best for lots of attackers to be near the ball so they have more chance of keeping possession. Correction: Overcrowding the ball limits passing options, reduces space and makes it easier for defenders to win possession, so attackers should spread out to keep better control.
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