FLOOR HOCKEY

 FLOOR HOCKEY 

In this unit, the students will be taught the basics of the game and given the game rules and safety rules before the start of the unit.  The students are placed on teams and they start a round robin tournament.   At the end of the unit the team records will be done and a championship round will begin to determine the champions for the unit.

What you need to know for floor hockey in Physical Education class:

*The game and after each goal starts with a face off

*Only the goalie is allowed in the crease

*No high sticking – stick must stay below the waist

*No kicking the ball into the goal

*You may catch the ball if it is above your waist but may not pass it to a teammate (must drop as soon as you catch it)

*Penalties result in some form of exercise. (10 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, 30sec. plank). The 3rd offense: removal from the game.

*Game is played with 5 players and a goalie

*No slashing, checking, or tripping - Penalty.

*On a face off you must be on the same side as all of your teammates.