Hockey Study Guide
Knee Rule - When playing hockey during PE the most important rule is to always keep your hockey stick below your knee.
Face off - When the game begins the referee brings the puck to the center of the ice, or in our case court, and drops the puck. Two opposing players try to gain possession of the puck as soon as it hits the ground. This is called a face off. Face offs will also happen after each goal scored during the game.
Crease - The area in front of the goal marked by chalk designated for the goalie. No other players are allowed to step foot in the crease. Goals scored while the puck is in the crease are valid as long as the opponents feet are outside the crease, and the goal is scored using the hockey stick. (Kicking the puck is allowed but kicking the puck to score a goal is not.)
Penalties - Result in time spent in the penalty box (1 to 3 minutes), the penalty box is cleared after each goal and all players resume play with a face off. Penalties include the following:
Checking - bumping into another player with hips or shoulders in an attempt to dislodge them to gain possession.
Cross Checking - using the hockey stick across one body and pushing the opponent to gain position or possession of the puck.
Tripping / Hooking - Using the hockey stick to trip or prevent a player from advancing.
Slashing - Using the hockey stick to strike down on an opponents’ stick or hand arm leg or body.
Withholding - Standing on the puck withholding it from play.
Techniques:
It is best to hold the stick with your thumbs pointed down and your thumb nails face up. Do not hold the stick with your hands close to the blade of the stick as you are likely to be slashed if your hand is too low to the ground. Placing the stick behind the puck and quickly flipping the stick forward with your wrist will result in quick and accurate shots and passes. ‘Slap shots’ attempting to take the back away from the puck and quickly smack the puck in the desired direction takes longer and is usually less accurate and effective. Using the inside of your foot to trap and control the puck is effective and also recommended for goalkeepers to prevent the puck from entering their goal.