Facilities and Equipment Used in Hockey Game – JSS3 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (First Term)

The facilities and equipment used in hockey include the pitch, goalposts, sideboards, backboards, nets and flag posts, together with protective items such as knee caps, pads, gloves, kickers and an abdominal protector. Hockey is played by two teams of 11 players under the rules of the game, and two umpires, timekeepers and scorers officiate.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• List the facilities and equipment used in hockey.
• Name the protective items worn by the goalkeeper.
• State the main rules of hockey.
• Name the officials in a hockey game.

What facilities and equipment are used in hockey?

Facilities

1. The hockey pitch
2. The goalposts
3. The sideboards
4. The backboards
5. The nets
6. The flag posts

Equipment

7. Knee caps
8. Hockey balls
9. Pads (for the goalkeeper)
10. Abdominal protector
11. Gloves (for the goalkeeper)
12. Kickers (for the goalkeeper)
13. Pair of boots and hose

What are the rules and regulations of hockey?

Some of the rules include:

1. A team should consist of 11 players, so 22 players play the game at a time.
2. A goal can only be scored from within the striking circle.
3. Players’ jerseys must be numbered front and back.
4. A player cannot take part in the game without a hockey stick.
5. All players must remain in their half of the pitch during the centre pass.
6. A player must not hit the ball with the rounded side of the stick.
7. A player must not raise any part of the stick above his or her shoulder.

Who are the officials in hockey?

The officials are:

1. Two umpires
2. Timekeepers
3. The scorers

Evaluation

1. List six facilities or items of equipment used in hockey.
2. How many players are in a hockey team, and how many players play the game at a time?
3. State three rules about the use of the hockey stick.
4. Name the officials in a hockey game.

Assignment

1. Write out four sentences on the nature of the game of hockey.
2. How is the game started?
3. List the officials of the hockey game.