Hockey - Lesson 5

In the fifth lesson of a Year 3 hockey series, students are set to improve their shooting skills with a focus on accuracy and control. The lesson's learning objectives are clear: pupils should be able to shoot with precision towards a target. The success criteria reiterate this, expecting pupils to demonstrate both accuracy and control in their shots. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'shoot', 'accurate', 'aim', and 'score', which are essential for understanding the concepts being taught. The equipment required for the lesson includes a class set of hockey sticks, balls, and cones, ensuring each pupil has the necessary tools to participate fully in the activities planned.

The lesson begins with a 10-minute warm-up where pupils practice dribbling and passing the ball to each other, alternating roles between the inside and outside of a designated area. The main activity, lasting 30 minutes, instructs pupils on the key points of shooting in hockey, such as looking at the target, maintaining a balanced body position, and executing a flat, low backswing. Pupils work in pairs, shooting through cone gates and providing feedback to each other to refine their technique. To increase difficulty, pupils can shoot from a greater distance or aim through smaller gates. The session concludes with a 10-minute cool-down, incorporating gentle jogs and stretches to relax the muscles used during the lesson, such as arm circles, side stretches, and hamstring stretches. Pupil talk at the end encourages reflection on their shooting technique and how they could improve their power and accuracy in future attempts.