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