FLOORBALL/HOCKEY
Essential Questions What is the relationship between passing and receiving in Floorball? What are the similarities and difference between the game of Floorball and a regular game of hockey? How can you improve your accuracy when shooting in Floorball?
HISTORY The sport of Floorball/Hockey evolved from ice hockey. British soldiers invented modern ice hockey in the 1950's, while stationed in Canada. The first organized indoor hockey games took place in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1962. The sport is popular among both boys and girls, and there are many teams, leagues and events centered around the sport.
FLOORBALL/HOCKEY EQUIPMENT Goals Plastic hockey sticks Balls /Puck Pinnies
HOW TO PLAY There are 5 field players and 1 goalie Game play initiates with a faceoff at the middle of the centerline Game length is 3, 8 minute periods with a 5 minute break between each period Points are scored by the ball being advanced into the opponents goal; after each goal a faceoff occurs to continue game play
FLOORBALL/HOCKEY SAFETY In a regulation game of Floorball/Hockey, players must wear athletic attire; it is recommended that the goalie wears gloves. Be aware of your special surroundings when swinging your Floorball/Hockey stick Playing area needs to be debris free Remember to communicate with your teammates on the field
FLOORBALL/HOCKEY SAFETY At no time during play should the hockey stick be used to strike anything other than the ball/puck The bottom of the hockey stick should remain on the floor at all times!
FLOORBALL RINK
HOCKEY COURT
DRIBBLING Advancing the ball/puck using a short quick motion while keeping the ball/puck in contact with the stick and the floor
DRIBBLE CUES 1. Grip the dominant hand on top, lower hand towards the middle 2. Short, quick controlled taps 3. Run smoothly with ball/puck touching blade at all times
PASSING Moving the ball/puck to a teammate by using a pushing motion by keeping the stick on the floor, using a sweeping action
PASSING CUES 1.Aim the pass ahead of teammate 2.Use a pushing motion 3.Pass heel-to-toe 4.Flick the wrist and follow through
TRAPPING Trapping the ball by tilting the blade, preventing it from rebounding away.
TRAPPING CUES 1.Soft grip 2.Cup ball/puck with blade 3.Feet can be used to stop pass 4.If pass is in the air, the body (not head, arms, or hands) can be used to stop pass
SHOOTING When the offensive player uses the floorball/hockey stick to shoot the ball/puck into the goal to score a point for the offensive team
SHOOTING CUES Grips hockey stick with V grip Eyes looking at the target Swings stick and contacts the puck Puck goes into the goal or to the target
INTERCEPTION When the defense steals the ball from the offense, (no stick to stick contact) or putting your stick between your opponents feet
GOALTENDING Preventing the ball from entering the goal by blocking shots with the hand, body, foot, or stick, the body should remain low moving from side to side GOALTENDING VIDEO
GOALTENDING CUES 1. Move back and forth across the goal mouth 2. Eyes on ball/puck 3. Use arms, hands, and head to block high and side shots, and use the legs for low shots 4. Catch the ball/puck as often as possible
FACE OFF Occurs when the game begins and after a goal is scored; Two opposing centers face each other, holding their sticks on the floor and the ball/puck is dropped between them; each player tries to gain control of the ball FACEOFF VIDEO
FREE HIT A free hit is given if an opponent raises stick above waist level, hits, blocks, lifts, and/or kicks another stick or places their stick between the feet of an opponent FREE HIT VIDEO
HIT-IN When the ball goes out of bounds a hit-in is awarded to the non offending team HIT IN VIDEO
GRIP Place the left hand (the right hand for left-handed students) on top of stick as if shaking hands, place the right hand slightly below the left, point thumbs toward the blade
HIGH-STICKING When a player intentionally plays with the stick above their opponent’s waist
Cognition Information
Floorball/Hockey Goal What is this? Floorball/Hockey Goal Teammates Hockey Court Pinnies Hockey Puck
What Am I Doing? Passing Dribbling Trapping Shooting
Why Should I Play Floorball/Hockey? Good for my cardiovascular health Stimulates my brain Keeps my muscles strong Allows me to play with friends
How Will Floorball/Hockey Benefit Me In My Life? Playing Floorball/Hockey keeps me at a healthy weight Playing Floorball/Hockey keeps from being tired Playing Floor Hockey is a great way to make friends
Cognition Assessments Tools
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Soccer Cognition Assessment What Skill am I doing? What Equipment is this? Why am I doing this? How will this help me in my life?