Deck 25: Hockey

Question 1

Skills instruction for hockey is introduced during the intermediate grades after youngsters have mastered basic prerequisite skills.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Lead-up games provide an opportunity to emphasize development of selected hockey skills in a setting that is compatible with the abilities of participants.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Hockey at the elementary level is a lead-up to ice hockey as well as field hockey.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Learning to carry the ball loosely, receive the ball, and make short passes should receive the most attention in Developmental Level I.

Question 5

Lead-up games are used to introduce strategy and field positioning in Developmental Level III.

Question 6

For Developmental Level II students, hockey strategy is introduced.

Question 7

For a right-handed player, the basic grip has the right hand at the top of the stick and the left hand 6-12 inches below the right.

Question 8

It is appropriate to play "everyone chases the puck" hockey in elementary school.

Question 9

Developmental Level III emphasizes ball control and passing accuracy.

Question 10

To ensure safety and accuracy the stick must NOT be swung.

Question 11

A plastic puck or yarn ball is NOT appropriate equipment to play hockey on a gym floor.

Question 12

Many turnovers involve the failure to handle a pass properly.

Question 13

The most commonly used pass in floor hockey is the forehand pass and the quick hit.

Question 14

A ball approaching from the left or right side is easier to field than one approaching from the front.

Question 15

Controlled stick handling is more difficult to learn than loose stick handling.

Question 16

There are three basic shots in hockey: the wrist shot, the slap shot, and the one-timer.

Question 17

The slap shot is simply a redirection of an existing pass.

Question 18

The goalie may hold the ball or throw it toward the other end of the playing area.

Question 19

Phantom stick handling is an appropriate drill for practicing stick control.

Question 20

Shooting for distance should be tested outdoors only.

Question 21

The most commonly used pass in hockey is the:

A) short tap.
B) hard strike.
C) reverse sweep.
D) forehand pass.

Question 22

When passing, the hockey stick should always be kept below:

A) the ankles.
B) the knees.
C) the waist.
D) the shoulders.

Question 23

Instructional cues for stick handling include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) "Keep the puck always in reach of the stick."
B) "Move under control."
C) "Hold the stick firmly."
D) "Keep the elbows close to the body."

Question 24

Which hockey skill is used to advance the puck, break for the goal, or maneuver out of a difficult situation?

A) shooting
B) stick handling
C) receiving
D) controlling

Question 25

Receiving the pass as opposed to stopping it is successfully accomplished by:

A) keeping the stick on the floor.
B) moving to the puck.
C) giving as the puck hits the stick.
D) swinging as the puck hits the stick.

Question 26

Performing a wrist shot includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A) keeping the stick below the waist.
B) transferring weight from the back foot to the front foot.
C) using lots of backswing.
D) releasing the puck from the toe of the stick.

Question 27

A slap shot is performed effectively when:

A) the backswing is below waist level.
B) the puck does not hit the playing surface before the puck arrives.
C) no follow-through is used.
D) feet are close together.

Question 28

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Moving the ball under control

A) Face-off
B) Stick check
C) Poke check
D) Stick handling
E) Receiving

Question 29

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Taking the ball away from an opponent

A) Face-off
B) Stick check
C) Poke check
D) Stick handling
E) Receiving

Question 30

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Attempting to steal the puck by defense

A) Face-off
B) Stick check
C) Poke check
D) Stick handling
E) Receiving

Question 31

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Initiating the game

A) Face-off
B) Stick check
C) Poke check
D) Stick handling
E) Receiving

Question 32

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Stopping and controlling the ball

A) Face-off
B) Stick check
C) Poke check
D) Stick handling
E) Receiving

Question 33

Identify a safety tip for use of the stick during all hockey lessons.

Question 34

What are the three instructional cues for receiving?

Question 35

Why is stick handling used?

Question 36

Explain what a "one-timer"is.