🏑 ANNUAL YEAR PLAN - FIELD HOCKEY

Classes 6 to 10 | Academic Year: June to March

Month Week Topic/Skill Learning Objectives Activities Assessment
JUNE 1 Introduction to Hockey & Equipment Familiarize with stick, ball, field Equipment handling, field tour Observation
2 Grip & Stance (Lesson 1) Master proper grip and body position Grip drills, stance practice Skill demonstration
3 Indian Dribble (Lesson 2) Learn basic dribbling technique Zig-zag dribbling drills Timed dribble test
4 Straight Dribble (Lesson 3) Control ball while moving straight Cone drills, relay races Distance dribble test
JULY 1 Push Pass (Lesson 4) Execute accurate push passes Partner passing drills Accuracy test
2 Hitting (Lesson 5) Develop powerful hitting technique Target hitting practice Distance & accuracy
3 Forehand Stop (Lesson 6) Stop moving ball effectively Receiving drills Success rate count
4 Reverse Stop (Lesson 7) Master reverse stick receiving Multi-direction receiving Practical test
AUGUST 1 Flicking (Lesson 8) Learn aerial ball technique Flick over obstacles Height & distance
2 Scooping (Lesson 9) Lift ball over obstacles Scoop & catch drills Skill demonstration
3 Block Tackle (Lesson 10) Defend against attackers 1v1 tackling drills Success rate
4 Jab Tackle (Lesson 11) Quick defensive pokes Reaction drills Timing assessment
SEPTEMBER 1 Receiving Skills (Lesson 12) Control passes from various angles Circle receiving drills Control test
2 Short Passing (Lesson 13) Quick accurate short passes Triangle passing Speed & accuracy
3 Long Passing (Lesson 14) Transfer play across field Cross-field passes Distance accuracy
4 Revision & Mini Tournament Apply learned skills Small-sided games Game observation
OCTOBER 1 Dodging Skills (Lesson 15) Evade defenders effectively Dodge & go drills 1v1 success rate
2 Goalkeeping Basics (Lesson 16) Learn GK positioning & saves Shot stopping practice Save percentage
3 Penalty Corner (Lesson 17) Execute set pieces Corner routines Conversion rate
4 Free Hits (Lesson 18) Quick restart techniques Set play practice Execution quality
NOVEMBER 1 Aerial Control (Lesson 19) Control high balls Juggling & trapping Control demonstration
2 Reverse Stick Skills (Lesson 20) Use reverse effectively Reverse dribble & pass Skill test
3 Shooting (Lesson 21) Score goals effectively Shooting drills Goals scored
4 Positioning (Lesson 22) Understand field positions Positional games Tactical awareness
DECEMBER 1 Team Formations (Lesson 23) Learn 4-3-3, 3-3-3-1 etc. Formation practice Team coordination
2 Game Strategies (Lesson 24) Attack & defense tactics Strategic drills Game application
3 Match Practice (Lesson 25) Full game experience Practice matches Overall performance
4 Term Assessment Evaluate all skills Skill circuits Practical exam
JANUARY 1 Advanced Dribbling Complex dribbling patterns Obstacle courses Time trials
2 Combination Play Link-up with teammates Give & go drills Teamwork assessment
3 Counter Attack Quick transitions Fast break practice Speed & decision
4 Defensive Systems Team defending Zone defense drills Defensive awareness
FEBRUARY 1 Set Piece Mastery Perfect all set pieces Corner & free hit routines Execution rate
2 Match Simulation Game-like scenarios Situational practice Decision making
3 Fitness for Hockey Sport-specific fitness Interval training Fitness tests
4 Inter-class Matches Competitive experience Tournament games Match performance
MARCH 1 Skills Review Revise all techniques Station practice Skill checklist
2 Annual Assessment Evaluate yearly progress Skill testing Practical exam
3 Sports Day Preparation Display skills Exhibition matches Performance
4 Closing & Awards Recognize achievements Award ceremony Year-end evaluation