Playing Area and the Players

Goal Crease

RW RW = Right Wing RD LW = Left Wing Goal C G C = Center RD = Right Defense LD LD = Left Defense LW G = Goalkeeper

Player Responsibilities

Positions Responsibilities

Forward: Center, Right Wing, Left Wing - Advance the ball into the offensive zone - Pass, dribble, and score

Defense: Right, Left - Break up scoring opportunities by the offense - Clear the ball into the offensive zone for the forwards - Clear the balls that rebound from the goalkeeper

Goalkeeper: - Align self with the ball to reduce the area into which the Shooter can aim - Use the stick, glove, and body to block shots - Push the ball to the sides of the court

Offensive Playing Strategies Defensive Playing Strategies

- Use the “give and go” principles - Position self between player and the goal - Move into open space to receive ball - Put pressure on the ball to force a pass - Move away from a teammate with the - Do not obstruct vision of the goalie ball to become a receiver - Triangle Offense - Clear the ball to the sidelines _ Basic Rules of Play (Modified for PE Class Situation)

- Game begins with a face-off in the center circle (Touch sticks 3 times) - Ball that gets trapped behind the bleachers is put in play by the defense - All shots must originate inside the offensive zone - No slapshots!!!! - Offensive player may not be in the goal crease when the ball is scored - Player may catch and drop an airborne puck - Players may play the ball with their feet but are not permitted to step on the ball - Goalies may put the ball back in play after they have stopped the puck - Stick stays below the waist at all times - Play the ball and not the person (No body contact)

Penalties

Penalties are given to players who violate the following rules:

1. Slashing: using the stick to impede progress or hit an opponent 2. Lifting the puck: intentionally lifting the puck in the air 3. Slapshots: bringing the stick back to shoot the puck 4. High Sticking: raising the stick above the waist 5. Checking: body contact that forces the opponent away from the ball

Stick Handling Pointers

- Control the ball by using short sweeps to each side - Keep the stick low, hands are best kept 12 inches apart on the stick - Use wrist action, shots and passes can be made from the forehand or backhand

Vocabulary

1. Passing lanes 2. Support 3. Cushion 4. Target 5. Give and go 6. Pressure and intercept 7. Goalside 8. Outlet Pass 9. Crease 10. Neutral zone 11. Defensive zone 12. Offensive zone

Mr. Ruffner Hempfield Area High School Physical Education