Skill Session 2 - Hockey control

This video tutorial guides viewers through a hockey training session, starting with equipment setup and warm-up exercises. It includes fitness activities to enhance endurance and strength, followed by hockey skills practice focusing on dribbling and shooting. The session concludes with a cool down and stretching exercises to prevent injury. Review questions are provided to reinforce learning.

What equipment is essential for the hockey session?

• A basketball and a hoop

• A hockey stick, ball, spot markers, and a goal

• A football and a net

• A baseball bat and a glove

Which exercise helps in warming up the neck muscles?

• Jumping jacks

• Push-ups

• Neck rolls

• Squats

What is the purpose of the airplane balance exercise?

• To increase running speed

• To build leg muscle

• To enhance balance and stability

• To improve arm strength

Which fitness exercise involves hopping from one spot marker to another?

• One-footed hops

• Jumping jacks

• Mountain climbers

• Surf switches

What is the main focus of mountain climbers?

• Enhancing cardiovascular endurance

• Building core strength

• Strengthening the arms

• Improving leg flexibility

In hockey dribbling, why is it important to keep the ball close?

• To make it easier to pass

• To increase shooting power

• To improve balance

• To prevent opponents from stealing it

What is the purpose of practicing figure of eights in hockey?

• To build upper body strength

• To increase running speed

• To enhance dribbling control

• To improve shooting accuracy

During shooting practice, what should you focus on to improve accuracy?

• The speed of the ball

• The direction of your follow-through

• The height of the ball

• The distance from the goal

What is the benefit of cooling down after a session?

• It helps to increase muscle mass

• It prevents muscle soreness

• It improves shooting skills

• It enhances dribbling speed

Which muscle is stretched during knee hugs?

• Biceps

• Trapezius

• Quadriceps

• Gluteus maximus