Field Hockey Unit Plan
The Unit: Overview
Lesson 1: Introduction and Ball Handling
Introductory Task/ Game:
Dribbling in the Space
Skill/Concept Development Task/Game:
Relay Race
Obstacle Course
Culminating Activity:
Circle Game
Lesson 2: Passing
Introductory Task/ Game:
Shark Attack
Skill/Concept Development Task/Game:
Square Passing
3 vs 1 Passing Drill
Culminating Activity:
5 vs 3 Single Goal Game
Lesson 3: Movement and Passing
Introductory Task/ Game:
Shark Attack
Ball Tag
Skill/Concept Development Task/Game:
360 Degree Field Hockey
Advanced Square Passing
Culminating Activity:
Sideline Challenge
Lesson 4: Intro to Offense/Defense
Introductory Task/ Game:
Chinese Gates
Skill/Concept Development Task/Game:
5 on 4 Offense Game
Target Trouble
Culminating Activity:
End Ball
Entry Abilities
Psychomotor
-Students will have little ability to control the ball.
-Students will have little ability to hold a stick properly and to make successful passes.
Cognitive
-Students will have little knowledge of game tactics.
-Students will have basic knowledge of the game.
Affective
-Students will be able to listen and follow appropriate teacher instruction
Exit Ability
Psychomotor
-Students will be able to control the ball and make successful passes
-Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to dribble on both sides of the body
-Students will be able to hold a field hockey stick appropriately to avoid injury to themselves or other people
Cognitive
-Students will be understand the basic rules of the game
-Students will be able to move to space effectively to allow for successful passes and plays
-Students will be able to adapt a game to make it function for a group
Affective
-Students will be able to work together to make successful game strategies
-Students will be able to work together to adapt a game to increase successful skill execution