Field Hockey Practice

I am the coach of the field hockey team at school. All of the players on the team are girls.  Everyday we have practice after school.  The players have to wear certain things to protect them when they are playing.  They must put on shin guards, head goggles, and a mouth guard.  The players begin practice by running the perimeter of the athletic fields.  The players run around the field twice to warm-up.  They stand in a circle and stretch after their run.  After stretching, they pick a partner to pass the ball with.  The teammates pass the ball back and forth to one another using different techniques or ways.  After the players pass to one another they stand on the circle-line to practice shooting on the goal.  Sometimes the team practices other drills that teach them defense and are similar to game situations. The practice will usually end with a full field or half field scrimmage that they play against one another.  This helps prepare them for games. 

Vocabulary Highlighted Terms:

Practice:(noun or verb) A habit or a repeated action that is done to better a person or a skill. In this passage the whole team gets together to work on their skills together.

Goggles:(noun)  A larger type of eyeglasses that are worn to protect the eyes.  Please see the below picture:


Perimeter:(noun) The border or outer area of something. Sometimes used when talking about shapes.

Stretch:(Verb) To extend or reach one's body parts or limbs which causes movement in the muscle. See the below pictures for an example of stretching.

      

Techniques: (noun) The manner or way of doing something that usually shows skill or knowledge.

Drills: Two Meanings- 1. (noun) A tool used to make holes. 2.(noun) A repetitive training  or practice that is done during instruction or exercise.

Scrimmage: (noun) A practice game or informal game that can take place between players on the same team.



Vocabulary Activity:
Fill in the blanks using the correct vocabulary term.

1. At the end of practice we are going to have a _____________ and play against our teammates.

2. There are many different ____________ that we can use to hit the ball in different ways.

3. The team must ________ their muscles so they don't get hurt. 

4. I need to _____________ taking shots, repeatedly, so that I can get better.

5. My least favorite practice _______ is when we must dribble and run the whole length of the field.

6. The outside of the field can also be called the _____________. 

7. It is a rule that all of the players must wear _________ as a way to keep their head and eyes safe.


Grammar Point:
Verbs are words that show action such as, jump.  Please find and circle the verbs in the passage above. Remember that to be or to do is a verb!

Grammar Activity:
Try to write 3 sentences of your own using the verbs: run, shoot, and score.