Woodland Middle School FLOOR HOCKEY

SKILLS TO BE COVERED IN CLASS

POSTIONS• GOALIE (1)• DEFENSE (2)• WINGS (2)• CENTER/FORWARD (1)• TOTAL OF 6 PLAYERS ON

THE ICE/FLOOR.

SKILLS• PASSING• PUCK PROTECTION• SHOOTING• STICK HANDLING• TEAM WORK

HOCKEY POSITIONS• GOALIE-(1)Only person to pick up the puck

and allowed in the goal crease. Plays close to the goal.

• DEFENDER- (2) The last line of defense before the goalie. Plays up to the half court line

• WINGS-(2)Offensive players who try to score. Plays on opponents side of court.

• CENTER/FORWARD - Helps the defense and the offensive players. Covers all of the floor.

SKILLS • WRIST SHOT-Using a flicking motion to move the puck, the stick

remains in contact with the floor until follow through (roll your wrist over to keep stick blade below knees)

SKILLS • FACE OFFS

SKILLS • PASSING

SKILLS • STICK HANDLING-using both sides of the blade

to move the puck down the court.

SKILLS CONTINUED• FOREHAND- When a player shoots or passes

with the bottom hand PUSHING the stick forward.

• BACKHAND-When a player shoots or passes with the bottom hand PULLING the stick.

• CLEARING THE PUCK-Getting the puck out of your zone to prevent your opponents from scoring.

• CENTERING THE PUCK-Passing to a teammate who is in front of the opponent’s goal.

SKILLS CONTINUED• GAME PLAY:

SAFTEY FIRST

HEAD COACH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designate positions (equal playing time)• Organize your players and run practices• Know the rules of the game• Demonstrates fair play• Lead your team positively• Report score to teacher• Respect all players on your team• Respect other teams

ASSISTANT COACH RESPONISIBLITIES

• Assist Head Coach when needed.• Take attendance for your team • Lead your team positively• Fill in for any area where needed• Respect team mates• Respect all players

EQUIPMENT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help organize team• Check the schedule (i.e.. Location/ home or

away etc…)• Report back to head coach and team• Get and return jerseys if needed• Get sticks (ask teammates to help)• Make sure all members of your team are

wearing their goggles at all times

ATHLETIC TRAINER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and demonstrate safe, appropriate and a variety of exercises for warm up.

• Provide leadership for the teams mental and physical conditioning.

• Assist in minor injuries and notify your teacher.

To start the game• In floor hockey- opposing centers “face off”

to begin in the game. If there is a Referee for your game the puck is dropped on the floor between the two sticks.

• Players from both teams will spread out around the center, or be in their position.

• Each team will have the following positions: 1 goalie, 2 wings, 2 defense, 1 forward ( Play your position)

GAME PLAY

• After a goal is scored the puck is returned to center floor and a face off occurs.

• If the puck is saved by the goalie, the goalie passes to a team mate. Do not throw the puck.

• Shots on goal may not be taken from your defensive side.

GAME PLAY CONTINUTED

• If the puck goes out of bounds - play stops and there is a face off where the puck went out of bounds. If it’s undecided who touched it last than a face off where it went out.

• If there is an injury the game stops and the athletic trainer assess the situation. A face off will restart the game.

PENALTIES• High sticking, tripping, pushing, ETC….. Will

result in 2 minutes in a penalty box. (penalties will be served in there entirety)

• If the opposing team plays the puck in the goalie crease resulting in a goal-The goal is NO good.

• If the opposing team plays the puck in the crease then play stops and the goalie starts with possession of the puck.

PENALTIES CONTINUED

• Penalties that occur away from the play will result in a game suspension.

ICE HOCKEY ARENA

NON-PLAYING DAY• Show up to your game/area on time with

all your supplies needed.• Start games on time.• Record and collect all data neatly and

accurately.• Be flexible• Be strong and fair in your job.

SPORTS REPORTER• Gather information on both teams,

example-team name, roster, stats, ETC…• Watch the game and take note on great

shots and plays. • Record and collect data from the game.• Include the team names, quotes, final

score, clip art….

SCORE KEEPER• Be at your game on time• Have the materials you need• Pay attention to the game• Keep accurate records• Know who is on your court.- Report final score to both head coaches

REFEREE

• Be on the right court-On time• Get the game started right away• Be fair• Be strong and loud on your calls

ENJOY THE GAME