Everything you need to develop a school sports Performance Pathway in one place.

Book a FREE demo

article 12 March 2025

Hockey Lessons: Wide Based Receive

Hockey Foundations

Hk

Hockey

https://performancepathways.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/thumb-1-8-scaled.jpg

Lesson Overview

Receiving the ball is an important skill in hockey because it allows players to gain possession and control of the ball, giving them the opportunity to make passes, dribble, and shoot towards the goal. Students will learn to receive the ball using a wide-based receive before progressing to practice receiving the ball whilst moving.

Please Login to See Content

Login

Supporting Resources

Please Login to See Content

Login

Please Login to See Content

Login

Please Login to See Content

Login

0

Comments

Contributors

Image 30-07-2024 at 06.09

Jamie Kingstone

Director of Hockey at JK Hockey

Jamie has been involved in hockey from school level, as the Director of Hockey at Framlingham College, to international standard, as the England U21s assistant coach and England Hockey Scout. He now leads a coaching team of ex-international and Olympic hockey players at his own hockey club, JK Hockey.

Hockey

Share this post

Get fresh insights and articles straight to your inbox

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy.

Related posts

thumb (6)

Hk

Video

Hockey Lesson: Playing with Width

Passing into wide areas of the pitch is important in hockey because it creates space and opportunities for players to move the ball forward and attack the opponent’s goal. This lesson will use game play to introduce height and width when playing matches.

Hockey

•

Foundations

thumb (5)

Hk

Video

Hockey Lesson: The Forehand Finish

Shooting technique determines the accuracy, power, and speed of the shot, with proper technique increase the chances of scoring a goal. Students will learn to perform a basic forehand finish as well as how to create space to receive the ball to create scoring opportunities.

Hockey

•

Foundations

thumb (4)

Hk

Video

Hockey Lesson: The Block

The block tackle allows players to regain possession of the ball from opponents without making physical contact, reducing the risk of fouls. Students will learn to perform a basic block tackle as well as how to position their feet in order to make a strong tackle on the forehand.

Hockey

•

Foundations