By the end of this session, players should:
- Understand the difference between attacking and defending
- Know what to do when their team has possession
- Know what to do when the opposition has possession
- Begin supporting teammates during play
- Play a game with simple team roles
| Activity |
Time |
| Quick Review |
5 min |
| Attacking Play |
10 min |
| Defending Play |
10 min |
| Transition Game |
10 min |
| Team Roles |
10 min |
| Mini Game |
15–20 min |
| Wrap Up |
2 min |
Refresh the key skills from Sessions 1 and 2.
- Comfortable diving and recovering
- Moving with the puck
- Passing to teammates
Players should now feel comfortable enough to focus on the game rather than their equipment.
Understand what to do when your team has the puck.
- One player starts with the puck.
- Teammates move with the attack.
- Puck carrier moves towards goal.
- Support players stay available for a pass.
- "Move forward"
- "Help the attack"
- "Give an option"
Introduce the idea that players without the puck still have a role.
🎥 Video Placeholder: Basic Attacking Play
🧊 3D Animation Placeholder: Supporting The Attack
Understand what to do when the opposition has the puck.
- One team attacks.
- One team defends.
- Defenders position themselves between the puck and goal.
- "Protect the goal"
- "Stay between the puck and the goal"
- "Win it back"
Defending is not chasing the puck.
Defending is protecting space.
🎥 Video Placeholder: Basic Defending
🧊 3D Animation Placeholder: Goal Side Positioning
Recognise when to switch between attacking and defending.
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Two teams compete for possession.
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When possession changes:
- Attack immediately if you win it.
- Defend immediately if you lose it.
- "We have it, attack"
- "They have it, defend"
- "React quickly"
Introduce the concept of transition without tactical complexity.
🎥 Video Placeholder: Transition Play
Introduce simple roles used during play.
- Moves the puck forward
- Looks for scoring opportunities
- Provides passing options
- Helps maintain possession
- Protects the goal
- Tries to regain possession
3 vs 3 game.
Rotate roles regularly so all players experience each role.
- "Know your job"
- "Help your teammates"
- "Attack together, defend together"
🎥 Video Placeholder: Introduction to Team Roles
🧊 3D Animation Placeholder: Attacker, Support & Defender
Apply all Level 1 skills in a game environment.
- Small teams (4v4 or 5v5)
- Small playing area
- Minimal stoppages
Encourage:
- Moving forward when attacking
- Protecting the goal when defending
- Supporting teammates
- Communication
- Enjoyment
Avoid:
- Complex tactics
- Position-specific coaching
- Frequent stoppages
- Players recognise attack and defence situations
- Players support teammates
- Players begin spreading out naturally
- Players play with confidence
🎥 Video Placeholder: Beginner Team Play
Every player has a job.
When your team has the puck:
- Attack
- Support
- Move forward
When the opposition has the puck:
- Defend
- Protect the goal
- Win possession back
Good teams work together in both attack and defence.
A successful Session 3 means players:
- Understand attacking and defending
- Know what to do when possession changes
- Can perform simple support roles
- Work together during play
- Participate confidently in a game
- Are ready to begin Level 2: Foundations of Underwater Hockey