Neck Roll
Drop the chin down to chest, and then keeping chin down close to body, roll neck from shoulder to shoulder in a smooth motion. Do this 5 times side to side.
Shoulder Cross
Standing with legs shoulder width apart, with shoulders square, reach across body with right arm, and with left hand holding right arm just beyond elbow, press right arm closer in to the body, feeling mild tension in the shoulder. Hold for 15 seconds, and then repeat on left.
Triceps Stretch
Standing with legs shoulder width apart. Drop chin down to chest, and reach right arm straight up overhead, palm forward. Bend elbow and drop right hand to back of neck, now palm facing in. Reach overhead with left arm and grasp just below the right elbow with the left hand, gently pulling the right arm to the left. Feel mild tension in the back of the right upper arm. Hold for15 seconds, and then repeat on other side.
Torso Reach
Standing with legs shoulder width apart, toes pointing straight ahead. Place right hand on right hip for support and reach left arm up and overhead, bending torso to the right. Feel tension up through left side of torso. Hold for15 seconds. Repeat on other side.
Analytical Investigation.
A Cool Down is just as important as a Warm Up it is the final phase of your work out. The purpose of the cool down is to slowly but safely return the body to functioning normally. The intensity gradually reduces until the body is back to its original state. With out a cool down the muscle feel very sore and stiff afterwards due to the lactic levels left in the muscles.
At the end of each of my sessions I will ask each pupil to lead a jogging activity, which will include some stretches such as touching the floor with a hand and alternating it every time there is a call.
Analytical Investigation.
Session 1- In this session I will be testing each pupil three times as I will in each session. In this session I will be concentrating on Grip and Balance, also analysing each pupil to see their knowledge so far on hockey (hit and push)
In session 1 this is my plan…
Warm Up – see page 6 & 7
Test One
Practice One
My first practice will concentrate on Grip (how to hold the stick) and Balance (how to transfer own body weight).
In this practice each pupil will have a stick and a ball. The first thing that is required of them is to stand with their feet shoulder width apart, and pass the ball from their left side to their right. This will also encourage them to use the reverse side of the stick.
Test Two
Practice Two
In this next practice each pupil as before will have a stick and a ball each. They will then dribble the ball in and out of their legs, in a figure of eight shape. This will help in all the aspects of moving and transferring body weight.
Test Three
Cool Down - see page 8
Session 2- In this session I will be testing each pupil three times as I will in each session. In this session I will be concentrating stopping the ball dead, and passing it off quickly. I will be watching to see how their balance and grip is as this will effect everything they do in the next sessions.
In session 2 this is my plan…
Warm Up – see page 6 & 7
Test One
Practice One
My first practice will be on stopping the ball dead. So I will be pairing each pupil up and asking them to perform each pass in turn to their partner and then stopping it dead. Then returning it using the alternate pass. I will ask pupils individually how far they think they are comfortable passing over and pairing them with the person with a close range.
Test Two
Practice Two
This next practice is basically an elaboration on practice one. It will build the confidence of each to pass the ball when they feel another player is in an adequate place. The person who is receiving the ball should run into a space and indicate to the feeder that he/she is ready by placing the stick firmly on the ground.
Test Three
Cool Down – see page 8
Session 3- In this session I will be testing each pupil three times as I will in each session. In this session I will be concentrating running to a moving ball and passing a ball without stopping it.
In session 3 this is my plan…
Warm Up – see page 6 & 7
Test One
Practice One
My first practice will have three people to a group. This practice is called fill the gap. The people will make a square shape but with one corner missing. This space will change every time the ball is fed. The person with the ball feeds the ball into the empty corner and the person stood to the left of this empty spaces’ job is to run to the corner and meet the ball.
Test Two
Practice Two
In this practice the ball will be hand fed to each pupil by myself and with out stopping it, they must pass it straight back.
Test Three
Cool Down – see page 8
Session 4- In this session I will be testing each pupil three times as I will in each session. In this session I will be concentrating the follow through. I will be watching to see how their balance and grip is as this will effect everything they do in the next sessions.
In session 4 this is my plan…
Warm Up – see page 6 & 7
Test One
Practice One
My first practice will focus on the follow through. As will my second. This practice will be very basic with two people standing face-to-face passing the to and fro. But as the ball is released they player MUST be in a position so that when the ball is received at the other end it can be stopped straight away.
Test Two
Practice Two
This next practice is basically an elaboration on practice one. It will be a 5m jog dribbling the ball then releasing it to a target the ball shall be released in both the pass and hit alternatively.
Test Three
Cool Down – see page 8
Session 5- In this session I will be testing each pupil three times as I have in each session. In this session I will be analysing everything they have done in the sessions previous and giving them feed back on how they have progressed over the past 5 sessions. I will also be doing little practices on combining the two passes.
In session 1 this is my plan…
Warm Up – see page 6 & 7
Test One
Practice One
My first practice will concentrate on Grip (how to hold the stick) and Balance (how to transfer own body weight).
In this practice each pupil will have a stick and a ball. The first thing that is required of them is to stand with their feet shoulder width apart, and pass the ball from their left side to their right. This will also encourage them to use the reverse side of the stick.
Practice Two
In this next practice each pupil as before will have a stick and a ball each. They will then dribble the ball in and out of their legs, in a figure of eight shape. This will help in all the aspects of moving and transferring body weight.
Practice Three
My first practice will be on stopping the ball dead. So I will be pairing each pupil up and asking them to perform each pass in turn to their partner and then stopping it dead. Then returning it using the alternate pass. I will ask pupils individually how far they think they are comfortable passing over and pairing them with the person with a close range.
Test Two
Practice Four
This next practice is basically an elaboration on practice one. It will build the confidence of each to pass the ball when they feel another player is in an adequate place. The person who is receiving the ball should run into a space and indicate to the feeder that he/she is ready by placing the stick firmly on the ground.
Practice Five
My first practice will have three people to a group. This practice is called fill the gap. The people will make a square shape but with one corner missing. This space will change every time the ball is fed. The person with the ball feeds the ball into the empty corner and the person stood to the left of this empty spaces’ job is to run to the corner and meet the ball.
Practice Six
In this practice the ball will be hand fed to each pupil by myself and with out stopping it, they must pass it straight back.
Practice Seven
My first practice will focus on the follow through. As will my second. This practice will be very basic with two people standing face-to-face passing the to and fro. But as the ball is released they player MUST be in a position so that when the ball is received at the other end it can be stopped straight away.
Practice Eight
This next practice is basically an elaboration on practice one. It will be a 5m jog dribbling the ball then releasing it to a target the ball shall be released in both the pass and hit alternatively.
Test Three
Analytical Investigation.
Analytical Investigation.
Within my first session I also had an initial test, which was to show, the pupils and me what their abilities were and where each was up to.
In my initial test results each person showed a different level. I was surprised to find that the boys showed a greater knowledge of grip and balance. The boys found it easier to pass the ball over a distance as they had a larger amount of strength than the two girls. I did expect this to happen as the boys I chose to work with trained doing weights etc.
I said in my Session plans that I would mainly focus on balance and grip the results at the end of my test I feel did do my practices justice as each person gained a greater amount of power by using their body weight and balance.
My first session’s practices consisted of two small practices, which were small passes over a shoulder width distance, and then small passes in and out of the feet.
Lindsay: In the initial test Lindsay found it difficult to grip the stick and balance herself after each push and hit, I spoke to her about feet positioning and then she found it easier to move after each action. She failed to meet any target above the 10-meter mark on the hit and this was only once, but when we came to the she could hit one to each marker, which also included the 15-meter mark.
Her results in the initial test were:
5-meter mark Hit: 50% 5-meter mark Push: 25%
10-meter mark Hit: 25% 10-meter mark Push: 25%
15- meter mark Hit: 0% 15-meter mark Push: 25%
Within the first session Lindsay showed that she had listened to the brief I had gave her and also the extra advice I gave her concerning foot poisoning, put them both into practice. Lindsay’s balance and footwork did improve and this was proved in the results.
Her results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 50% 5-meter mark Push: 25%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 10-meter mark Push: 25%
15- meter mark Hit: 0% 15-meter mark Push: 0%
Although Lindsay did drop by 25% on the 15-meter mark push I was proud of her progress she showed that she was focusing on balance and grip, I feel the different
way of movement may have affected her score but towards the end of the session she said she did feel comfortable with the new way she had learnt.
Robert: In the initial test Robert found it very easy to grip the stick and balance himself after each push and hit,
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Analytical Investigation.
I said in my Session plans that I would mainly focus on stopping the ball dead and passing, at the end of my test I felt confident that everyone was gaining gradual knowledge of the sport and the actions required to perform.
My second session’s practices consisted of two small practices, which were small group work passing with people of the same level of work.
Lindsay
At the beginning of the session it was clear that Lindsay was very focused on the activities from the previous session. Lindsay was using all the aspects of balance and grip to help her body’s movements when both stood still and moving. She did ask for a little help when stopping the ball dead and then releasing it but she soon picked it up. The help she received obviously helped her confidence.
Her results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 50% 5-meter mark Push: 50%
10-meter mark Hit: 75% 10-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 0% 15-meter mark Push: 0%
Robert
At the beginning of the session it Robert was leading all the others in, he was a confident performer. But as before he fond it difficult to move after certain movements. He is aware that he still needs to use the grip and balance work. He did start using this within the session.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 50%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 0-meter mark Push: 25%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 25%
Adam
At the beginning of the session it Robert was leading all the others in, he was a confident performer. But as before he fond it difficult to move after certain movements. He is aware that he still needs to use the grip and balance work. He did start using this within the session.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 50%
Ricky
From the out set of the session Ricky was confident as before he had a natural feel for the sport. Ricky was not very aware of stopping the ball dead he found the concept of the ball coming towards the stick as such speed daunting. He said that he was afraid of the ball turning up off the stick and hitting him. He also found it difficult to meet the ball with the stick at the right time. His passing as before was good in the practices, and these do reflect in his results, although he does need to work on his power. One he had practiced he found it easy to stop the ball dead. He did not have troubles in releasing the ball once it was stopped dead.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 25%
10-meter mark Hit: 25% 0-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 25%
Chloe
As before Chloe was the most sceptical of the five, she didn’t have a good timing co-ordination, and as Ricky found it difficult to meet the ball with her stick to stop the ball.
Although when the ball was stopped Chloe still found it difficult to pass the ball, even though when tested she proved she had a built up momentum to hit the targets.
Her results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 50% 5-meter mark Push: 50%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 0-meter mark Push: 25%
15- meter mark Hit: 25% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Analytical Investigation.
I said in my Session plans that I would mainly focus on running to a moving ball and passing it without it being stopped as before I felt confident that everyone was gaining more knowledge of the sport and the actions required to perform.
My third session’s practices consisted of two small practices, which were small group work passing with people of the same level of work as in session 2.
Lindsay
In my opinion this is Lindsay’s best session yet, she preformed well in the practices and in the tests. She had an accurate timed run at a steady pace and a focused pass meeting the ball on every pass in the practices when being fed the ball by had and by stick. From the first session Lindsay is still focusing on grip and balance.
Her results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 75% 0-meter mark Push: 25%
15- meter mark Hit: 0% 15-meter mark Push: 25%
Robert
In this session all of the boys including Robert preformed exceptionally well. Roberts speed and co-ordination helped him plenty. He was very accurate in meeting the ball and releasing it with power. Due to these facts and the progression Robert has made I was hoping for better results within the tests, but he assured me that he was putting in all his effort, but his concentration was low as he had so many different things to remember to make the passes spot on.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 0-meter mark Push: 75%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Adam
In this session Adam was injured, but he preformed well under the circumstances. He was accurate with his passing. He ran to targets with power and pushed and hit with full force.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 0-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 25% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Ricky
As before Ricky is the surest character of the five. He was very accurate in meeting the ball, but he was not so good at clearing the ball. As he has preformed well in all other practices Ricky was knocked back a little, his confidence went down, as did his performance. At the end of the session he ask for extra help on being fed the ball, which he received. He improved slightly through this extra practice.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 25% 0-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 25%
Chloe
In my opinion Chloe is the performer that has improved the most since the out set of my sessions. She seemed most concentrated out of the five and show willingness and determination to get the practices right. She was enthusiastic and preformed well meeting targets and clearing the ball immediately.
Her results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 0-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 25% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Analytical Investigation.
I said in my Session plans that I would mainly focus on the follow through of a pass.
Everyone is still working hard and to the best of their abilities, and they are focused on the properties they need to perform as a sports player.
My forth session’s practices consisted of two small practices, which were pair work and also individual.
Lindsay
In this session Lindsay began to get confused with the term ‘Follow Through’ in sessions before Lindsay has not concentrated on he bodies movement once an action had been performed, now she was finding herself so focused on the passing aspect of the game not knowing what she should be doing afterwards. This was clear in the practices she was unstable and unaware of what to do with herself after the ball had been released.
Her results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 75% 0-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 25% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Robert
As Lindsay Robert was so concentrated on the actions before the follow through he was unaware of what was required of him. This didn’t affect his tests results, but I feel that the follow through is one of the more important aspects of the pass. I told Robert and the others this, and Robert did focus had on his stance and positioning after a pass.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 75% 0-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Adam
When watching Adam I noticed that he was trying hard to stand in the right position once he had passed but it was not a natural movement. He said that he could not physically feel the follow through and was unsure as the rest about what he was to do.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 25% 0-meter mark Push: 25%
15- meter mark Hit: 25% 15-meter mark Push: 75%
Ricky
Ricky did have a follow through technique, as he plays golf regularly, but he was not aware of the difference so much, when bringing the stick back into the air. He picked it up easily once I had spoke to all five as a group.
His results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 0-meter mark Push: 75%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Chloe
Chloe’s performance has been the most constant throughout, with her test results reflect on this. As everyone else this has been a challenge with the obstacle of not knowing or feeling the right moment to move. Chloe responded well to all the actions that were shown to her and followed them with precision.
Her results at the end of the session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 10-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 25% 15-meter mark Push: 25%
Analytical Investigation.
I said in my Session plans that I would focus on analysing all the players in everything they had done over the four previous sessions.
My fifth session’s practices consisted of eight different small practices, which were pair work, individual and small group work.
Lindsay
Throughout the session Lindsay has shown the ability to perform to a high standard using all the techniques we have done in the sessions to a high standard. She has shown initiative asking for help when she felt necessary. She shows potential of being a very good team player if she persists with the practices. Although Lindsay failed to meet the targets all four times she shown more power and aggression as the sessions progressed.
Her results at the end of the final session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 75% 10-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 25% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Robert
Throughout all the present session Robert has shown the ability and agility to become a great hockey player. He has shown speed determination and awareness off the sport and all the qualities need such as balance, grip ability to stop the ball dead, quick clearances and follow through. I feel that Robert would be a valued member of a hockey team and should progress into a good team.
His results at the end of the final session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 75% 10-meter mark Push: 75%
15- meter mark Hit: 75% 15-meter mark Push: 75%
Adam
As Robert Adam has show all the necessary qualities of become a worthy player in a team. His power and speed and mental strength prove his determination and the awareness of the game. I think his qualities would be valued in a team with older players than himself he has progressed to a standard much higher than I expected as have the others.
His results at the end of the final session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 75% 10-meter mark Push: 75%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Ricky
From the beginning of my sessions I could see potential from Ricky. He started with a natural feel for the stick. Through all the sessions he has shown the skills that he has leant and put them into practice in the later sessions, this is evident in this session as I analysed everything from previous sessions. As the others I feel that Ricky would benefit and would be a beneficial part to a team.
His results at the end of the final session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 75% 10-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Chloe
From session one Chloe has shown the highest standards of determination, she has persisted through all the practices when she was sceptical and uneasy, Chloe I feel will benefit from this experience not only from a hockey perspective but as a person, she has gained confidence and skills to play a sport she enjoys. She has progressed to show all the skills from the pervious sessions in a final analysis.
Her results at the end of the final session with help from practices were:
5-meter mark Hit: 75% 5-meter mark Push: 75%
10-meter mark Hit: 50% 10-meter mark Push: 50%
15- meter mark Hit: 50% 15-meter mark Push: 50%
Although no-one got 100% accuracy in any of my sessions I feel the progress that all five of the sports people has been astonishing, within five weeks all the players will have become worthy additions to a hockey team, if they carry on which I think they all would benefit from.
