Games 4 - Lesson 3

In the third lesson of the Year 2 Games series, the objective is to enhance pupils' attacking skills in hockey, particularly their shooting ability. To achieve success, the children will learn to strike a hockey ball with power and aim at various targets and directions. Key terms such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and controlling the ball are introduced, alongside concepts of attacking and defending. The equipment required for this lesson includes hockey sticks, coloured cones, and soft balls to ensure safety during play.

The lesson begins with a ten-minute warm-up called 'Guards', where pupils are divided into groups and attempt to navigate past a 'guard' to collect cones, practising agility and spatial awareness. The main activity lasts for 30 minutes and is split into two parts: 'Knockdown', where children dribble and shoot at cones, and 'Left, right or centre?', where they work in pairs to target specific cones. Both activities focus on teaching the children to aim accurately and control the ball's power. The lesson concludes with a 'Cool Down' session, revisiting the 'One Shot' activity from the previous lesson, allowing pupils to reflect on their progress and discuss what they enjoyed about the day's activities.