One student is selected to be the “granny” or “grandpa”. They will stand at the end of the court / field. The rest of the students line up at the other end with a hockey stick each, using the correct grip and body position as follows: Stick grip – students grab the top of the stick using their left hand, their right hand is placed near the bottom of the grip. There are no left handed hockey sticks, so all students use this grip no matter if they are left or right handed. Stance – It is important that students have their legs shoulder width apart and knees bent, maintaining a low centre of gravity. We call this the “haka” position. If students are getting sore backs during this activity it means they are not bending their legs and are bending their back. Walk around the students during this activity to remind them to keep their backs straight. The students start moving towards “granny” but when the “granny” turns around everyone must freeze. If the “granny” sees anyone moving, then that person has to go back to the start. The game finishes when the first person tags the “granny”. To avoid players touching granny with their stick you can place 5 spots in a semi circlse shape around granny that players can touch if they are close enough.
NO hockey balls will be used for this activity - the focus is on moving with correct technique whilst holding a hockey stick.
Students add in a ball and dribble it towards “granny”. When the “granny” turns around the student must trap the ball and remain still. This can be completed at the END of this lesson if time permits.