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EMS Physical Education Hockey Review and Skill Sheet
SKILL 1: DRIBBLING
( ) Uses short, quick, controlled taps, keeping the puck 18-24 in. out front.
( ) Alternates contacting the puck with both sides of the stick (forehand or backhand).
( ) Keeps the stick low to be ready to receive the puck.
SKILL 2: PASSING
( ) Uses a pushing motion to pass a short distance. Avoid backswing
( ) Passes using wrist action for greater control, flicking motion.
( ) Sends the puck ahead of the teammate receiving the pass.
SKILL 3: SHOOTING
( ) Uses a slap shot when shooting a longer distance from the net.
( ) Uses a wrist shot when shooting close to the net.
( ) Keeps backswing and follow through short, do not raise stick above waist.
SKILL 4: GOAL TENDING
( ) Uses the crouch position and move from side to side to block the puck.
( ) Uses opposite hand to catch and pass the puck quickly to a teammate.
( ) Blocks shots with the hand, body, foot or stick.
APPLICATION 1: Application of Skills
4 Students apply effective skills with few observable errors in technique. Students can consistently and effectively use offensive skills in the presence of defensive pressure.
3 Students apply effective skills with errors in technique. Students are inconsistent in defending and/or using offensive skills in the presence of defensive pressure.
2 Students perform skills showing some elements of correct technique, but application is ineffective and inconsistent.
1 Students attempt skills but technique is not yet sufficient, resulting in consistently ineffective performance.
APPLICATION 2: Application of Strategies
4 Students consistently apply effective strategic play, maintain proper spacing, and make decisive decisions to effectively adjust to game situations. Students transition smoothly between offensive and defensive roles without hesitation.
3 Students apply appropriate offensive and defensive strategies in relation to other players, but seem hesitant or indecisive when reacting to game situations.
2 Students use some offensive and defensive skills appropriately, but show little evidence of effective contribution to team offense or defense. Students need reminders and assistance from others to become involved in strategy.
1 Students use movements that are inconsistent with basic game strategy. Students do not contribute to offense or defense.
APPLICATION 3: Application of Rules & Conventions
4 Students apply rules, conventions of play, and terminology without hesitation or observable errors. Students announce score correctly before restarting play after a touchdown or when asked.
3 Students apply major rules, conventions of play, terminology correctly, but make minor errors and/or seek confirmation from others. Students announce the score before restarting play after a touchdown or when asked.
2 Students demonstrate a general understanding of the game, but need assistance from others to correctly apply rules, conventions, terminology and/or scoring.
1 Students consistently demonstrate incorrect application of rules, conventions of play, terminology and/or scoring. Students rely on directions of others to play the game correctly.
PLAY
The game begins with a face-off at the middle of the centerline; a face-off also begins play after a goal is scored. In a face-off, two opposing centers face each other, holding their sticks on the floor. As the puck is dropped between them, each player tries to gain control of the puck and advance it toward the opponent’s goal (by passing it to an offensive player to take down the court). From there, play is continuous; players will be moving almost constantly. The offense and defense battle for control of the puck, trying to advance it to the opponent’s goal to score.
BASIC RULES OF FLOOR HOCKEY
-When a puck goes out of bounds, the last team that contacted it loses possession.
-Players may advance the puck with their feet, but may not kick it into the goat to score.
-All players may stop the puck with their hands but may not hold, pass, or throw it.
-The goalie is the only player permitted to catch or throw the puck. Goalies must throw it to the side of the goal, not toward the opponent’s goal.
-Players must keep their sticks below the waist.
-Players must avoid all body contact with opponents.
COURT DIMENSIONS
Floor hockey can be played on any area, but a basketball court with a centerline is ideal. This line and goal lines are required for a floor hockey court. The goal is an area 2 by 6 feet centered at each end of the playing area. The goal box is a rectangle 4 by 8 feet around the goal