The Game Of Hockey : History in Nigeria, Facilities, equipment and Basic Skills in the game of Hockey

Physical and Health Education (PHE),

Second Term,

 Primary 6

WEEK 1

CLASS: 6

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC:  HOCKEY

SUB TOPIC(S)

• The history of hockey in Nigeria.
• facilities and equipment of  hockey
• drawing and Labelling of  hockey board with dimensions

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this unit, students should be able to know about:

• Narrate the history of hockey in Nigeria.
• Identify the facilities and equipment of  hockey
• Draw and Label the  hockey board with the right dimensions

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum.
• Universal Basic Education  Curriculum (UBE)
• Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON:

The students are familiar with Basketball.

  CONTENT

  HOCKEY

Hockey is a game that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents’ net (field Hockey).  it is also A game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents’ goal with angled sticks(Ice Hockey)

We have Field Hockey and ice Hockey

 HISTORY OF HOCKEY IN NIGERIA

Hockey started far back 4000 years in Egypt, India. The first hockey club in the world was the Black heath hockey club in 1862 before the formation of hockey association in 1886. Since then, hockey game have prospered and developed in both men’s and women’s game.

Modern hockey started from Great Britain. It became an Olympic sport for men in 1908 and for women in 1980. Hockey sport was introduced to Nigeria by the British administrators and Christian missionaries during the colonial rule. The game of Hockey was first played in Lagos in 1928.  The governing body of Field Hockey in Nigeria is called The Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF)

Ice hockey is not a traditional sport in Nigeria, and the history of the game in the country is relatively short. The sport was first introduced to Nigeria in the late 1990s by a group of expatriates living in the country. They formed the Nigeria Ice Hockey Federation in 2001, and the country’s first ice hockey league began play in 2003.

In the early years, the league was made up mostly of expatriates and a few Nigerian players. However, as the sport began to grow in popularity, more and more Nigerians began to take up the game.

In 2007, Nigeria participated in its first international ice hockey tournament, the Challenge Cup of Africa, held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The team finished in last place, but it was a significant step forward for Nigerian hockey.

In recent years, ice hockey has continued to grow in popularity in Nigeria, with more rinks and teams being established across the country. However, despite the growth of the sport, ice hockey remains a niche sport in Nigeria, with limited facilities and resources available to players and teams.

In the recent years, Nigeria has been participating in more international tournaments, and the development program for ice hockey has been getting attention of the government and private sectors. It’s expected that the sport will grow more in the near future.

 FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF HOCKEY

• Rectangular hockey pitch with length of 91.40 cm and a width of 55m.
• Two goal post
• Hard ball (hockey ball)
• Hockey stick
• Hockey shoes
• Hockey socks
• Knee pads
• Shoulder pads
• Throat protector
• Elbow pads
• Protective cup
• Hockey player helmets

1. Ice Rink: A sheet of ice used for playing hockey, typically enclosed by boards to contain the puck and players. The size of the rink is standardized, with dimensions of 200 feet by 85 feet.
2. Hockey Sticks: A stick used by players to control and pass the puck. They are typically made of wood or composite materials and come in various lengths and flexibilities.
3. Skates: Specialized footwear worn by players to glide on the ice. They have a sharp blade on the bottom that allows players to move quickly and make sharp turns.
4. Helmets: Protective headgear worn by players to prevent head injuries. They often have a cage or shield to protect the face as well.
5. Pads: Protective gear worn by players to protect their joints and other vulnerable areas of the body. These include shoulder pads, elbow pads, and shin guards.
6. Gloves: Protective gear worn by players to protect their hands and fingers while handling the puck.
7. Jerseys: A team shirt worn by players during the game. They often have the team’s logo or name on them.
8. Goalie Equipment: Specialized gear worn by the goaltender, including leg pads, gloves, and a chest protector.
9. Puck: A small rubber disc used in the game of hockey. They are frozen before the game to reduce bounce and increase control.
10. Goal: A metal frame with netting used to score goals. They are typically 6 feet wide and 4 feet tall and are placed at either end of the rink

Evaluation

1. What is the standard size of a hockey rink? a) 100 x 60 feet b) 200 x 85 feet c) 85 x 200 feet d) 200 x 100 feet
2. What is the material used to make the surface of a hockey rink? a) Concrete b) Wood c) Synthetic ice d) Asphalt
3. What is the purpose of the boards that surround the rink? a) To keep the players and the puck in the rink b) To provide seating for spectators c) To protect the players from injury d) All of the above
4. What is the name of the net at each end of the rink? a) Goal b) Net c) Cage d) Puck catcher
5. What is the name of the curved piece of equipment used to shoot the puck? a) Stick b) Paddle c) Blade d) Puck
6. What is the name of the equipment worn by players to protect their legs? a) Pads b) Skates c) Shin guards d) Pants
7. What is the name of the equipment worn by goalies to protect their heads? a) Mask b) Helmet c) Cap d) Visor
8. What is the name of the equipment worn by players to protect their hands? a) Gloves b) Mitts c) Hand guards d) Pads
9. What is the name of the equipment worn by players to protect their teeth? a) Mouthguard b) Bite guard c) Teeth guard d) Jaw guard
10. What is the name of the equipment used by players to clean their skates? a) Skate brush b) Skate sharpener c) Skate cleaner d) Skate polish

 Basic Skills in Hockey Ball games 

1. Stickhandling: The ability to control and maneuver the puck with the stick. This skill is essential for offensive players as it allows them to make plays and create scoring opportunities.
2. Shooting: The ability to accurately and effectively shoot the puck at the goal. This skill is important for both offensive and defensive players as it allows them to score goals or prevent them.
3. Skating: The ability to move efficiently and effectively on the ice. This skill is important for all players as it allows them to keep up with the play and make quick movements.
4. Passing: The ability to accurately and effectively pass the puck to a teammate. This skill is important for all players as it allows them to move the puck up the ice and create scoring opportunities.
5. Body Control: The ability to maintain balance and control of the body while on the ice. This skill is important for all players as it allows them to make quick movements and stay on their feet during physical play.
6. Positioning: The ability to position oneself on the ice in the most effective spot to make plays. This skill is important for all players as it allows them to be in the right place at the right time and make the most of their abilities.
7. Checking: The ability to legally use the body to separate the opponent from the puck. This skill is important for defensive players as it allows them to disrupt the opposing team’s offense and regain control of the puck.
8. Face-off: The ability to win a face-off by positioning the stick correctly and timing the drop of the puck. This skill is important for all players as it allows them to start play with possession of the puck.
9. Goalkeeping: The ability to stop the puck from entering the net. This skill is important for goalkeepers as it allows them to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
10. Teamwork: The ability to work together with teammates to achieve a common goal. This skill is important for all players as it allows them to play as a cohesive unit and make the most of each player’s individual abilities

Evaluation

1. What is the skill of controlling and maneuvering the puck with the stick called? a) Stickhandling b) Shooting c) Skating d) Passing
2. What is the skill of accurately and effectively shooting the puck at the goal called? a) Stickhandling b) Shooting c) Skating d) Passing
3. What is the skill of moving efficiently and effectively on the ice called? a) Stickhandling b) Shooting c) Skating d) Passing
4. What is the skill of accurately and effectively passing the puck to a teammate called? a) Stickhandling b) Shooting c) Skating d) Passing
5. What is the skill of maintaining balance and control of the body while on the ice called? a) Body Control b) Positioning c) Checking d) Face-off
6. What is the skill of positioning oneself on the ice in the most effective spot to make plays called? a) Body Control b) Positioning c) Checking d) Face-off
7. What is the skill of legally using the body to separate the opponent from the puck called? a) Body Control b) Positioning c) Checking d) Face-off
8. What is the skill of winning a face-off by positioning the stick correctly and timing the drop of the puck called? a) Body Control b) Positioning c) Checking d) Face-off
9. What is the skill of stopping the puck from entering the net called? a) Goalkeeping b) Teamwork c) Stickhandling d) Shooting
10. What is the skill of working together with teammates to achieve a common goal called? a) Goalkeeping b) Teamwork c) Stickhandling d) Shooting

Field Hockey vs. Ice Hockey: What’s

the difference?

Ice hockey vs. field hockey: what are the differences? Ice hockey and field hockey both have the same goal to get more goals than your opponents. However, there are key differences in: number of players used, what makes a penalty or foul, structure of the game, stickhandling, size & surface of the playing area, and scoring.

With a simple eye test, we can see that there are similarities between the two games. Both of the hockey games involve hitting something with a stick — a ball in field, and puck in ice — and each team is trying to achieve the same objective: to score more goals than their opponent. However, to reach this goal (so-to-speak), a lot of different things happen in each sport.

Here are the 10 differences you will need to know in ice vs. field hockey:

#1: Playing surface

The most obvious difference between the two is that one plays on a field and the other plays on ice.

The interesting part about this is that both desire a really fast moving surface.

In ice hockey, players can often complain about bad ice because it makes the puck bouncy or harder to move because of snow build up. Whereas in field hockey, the players prefer a water-based astro turf because the ball can really move quickly versus an astro turf that uses the black pebbles which slow down the movement of the ball

#2: Number of players

Ice hockey: A team will put out 6 players: 1 goalie, 2 defensemen and 3 forwards.

Field hockey: a team will put out 11 players: 1 goalie, 3 forwards, 4 midfields and 3 defenders.

(Note: there are variations on this for field hockey, but this would be a typical formation — whereas in ice hockey the formation is constant unless a penalty has been called)

#3: Structure of the game

Ice hockey: A game is 60 minutes divided into 3 periods of 20 minutes each. The reason ice hockey does not have two halves is due to the maintenance of the ice. To maintain the quality of the ice surface, it needs to be treated at least twice during the game — once at a halftime is not enough.

Field hockey: A game is usually a 70 minute game that is divided into two 35 minute halves or sometimes it is structured as a 60 minute game that is divided into four quarters of 15 minutes each, with a halftime.

#4: Scoring

A big difference between the two games is where the player is allowed to score from.

Ice Hockey: A player can score from anywhere on the ice. It does not matter where the puck was shot, if it goes in it counts.

Field hockey: A player is only allowed to score if the ball is shot from within the D area. The D area is the semi-circle that is approximately 15 M out at the high point from the goal. If a puck is shot from outside of this area, the goal will not count.

#5: Offsides

Ice hockey: There are two large blue lines that help determine if a player is ‘offside’. It is determined that a player has gone offside if he crosses the blue line before the puck crosses it. This rule is used to help take away some of the advantage for the forwards and was first introduced to encourage passing. If a player goes offside, either the whistle will blow and a faceoff will take place, or the offensive players must stop pursuing the puck and allow the defensive team to gain possession.

Field hockey: There are no offsides. The player is allowed to run around anywhere on the pitch at anytime. This rule does go well with the D scoring area, which has already limited scoring.

#6: Stick handling

Ice hockey: The player is allowed to stickhandle with the front and back of their stick blade.

Field hockey: The stick is composed of two parts: the front flat side of the stick and the rounded backside. A field hockey player is only allowed to touch the ball with the flat side.

The field hockey player still stick handles the ball, but the technique is different requiring a turning over of the stick blade with the hands so the frontside of the stick will touch it on both ends, whereas in ice hockey it is much more of a back and forth motion with steady hands.

Using the rounded side of the paddle in field hockey results in loss of possession of the ball

#7: Goalies

In both sports, the goalies have to face extremely hard shots coming at blistering speeds.

Ice hockey: Goalies will often face a higher volume of shots per game, and roughly stop (on average ) 91.5% of them.

An ice hockey goalie’s padding is larger, there is a smaller net to cover, and the goalie has a larger stick with a distinct paddle at the bottom that aids in stopping pucks.

Field hockey: There will be less attempts to score, partly due to the scoring area being smaller, but on average a save percentage will be about 70%.

Field hockey padding is slightly smaller, they have a larger net to cover and the goalie uses the same type of stick as the players who are out.

 

 Source : www.hockeyanswered.com