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Introduction to Content Analysis:

    Tactical problems exists in any sport, and here they have been split into Offensive and Scoring, Transition, Defense and Prevent Scoring and finally Starting and Restarting.  Offensive concepts are for when the team has control over the ball and is put into a scoring position.  A transition period is that quick change that occurs when a team loses their offensive edge (or their possession of the ball) and has to switch quickly to defense, or vice versa.  Defense is when a team does not have possession of the ball and is protecting their net and preventing the other team from scoring.  Finally, starting and restarting are the problems that exist when a play has stopped and must be started again.

    On-the-ball movements are the actions that physically involve the ball, such as a pass or recieve.  Off-the-ball movements are the actions and skills involved for the players who do not have the ball at that moment, and are either supporting their player who has the ball or defending their area.

    The left hand column are the skills that are the generic skills involved with territory invasion games, such as field hockey, soccer or ultimate frisbee.  The on-the-ball and off-the-ball skills are the basic frameworks that can be used to create games that teach students the fundamentals for the sport of your choice.  The skills listed above are broken down for a field hockey perspective, but these basic skills are adaptable.  These skills can be used in multiple frameworks, and one skill can then be applied to multiple activity settings.  For example, moving to space is an off-the-ball offensive skill that is essential for creating successful plays for field hockey.  However, once this skill is understood the basics of it can be applied to all territory invasion sports.