Hockey season is here! Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. When it comes to introducing young players to the game of hockey, safety and performance are top priorities for teachers and coaches. Finding the right equipment can make all the difference. That’s where SuperSafe Hockey comes in – a stick designed specifically for young players who need a balance of safety, durability, and performance.

The SuperSafe Hockey stick is perfect for indoor environments, featuring a soft, flexible blade that reduces the risk of injury while providing a realistic puck or ball feel. Its lightweight design ensures easy handling, making it ideal for individual and group activities.

Here are a few examples of fun ways use the SuperSafe hockey sticks and sets in a floor hockey unit:

1. Solo Skill Practice

• Stickhandling Drills: Have students practice weaving the puck or ball through cones (or any other obstacles) to improve their hand-eye coordination and stickhandling skills.
• Shooting Practice: Set up a target or net and challenge students to make shots. With the stick’s flexible blade, they can practice different types of shots, from wrist shots to snapshots.

2. Group Activities:

• Obstacle Course: Create a fun obstacle course by setting up challenges that include dribbling around cones, passing through certain points, and shooting into a small target. This encourages students to work on their coordination and stick-handling skills in a fun and engaging way.
• Partner Wall Pass: Students take turns passing a ball off the wall and receiving it with a partner to focus on passing, receiving and controlling the ball while using backhand and forehand passes. 

• Two-on-Two or Three-on-Three Games: These smaller, informal games are perfect for kids still learning the basics of hockey. With a smaller group, students can practice offensive and defensive moves. The SuperSafe hockey stick is ideal for these smaller, fast-paced games, where players can work on their passing, shooting, and teamwork.
• Defensive Drills: With one or two players, students can practice defensive maneuvers like blocking passes, stealing the ball or puck, or moving in front of the opponent to defend the goal. This helps develop quick reflexes and understanding of the game.

3. Hockey-Inspired Fitness Challenges

It is important to highlight that conditioning and physical fitness are just as crucial as playing the sport itself. Fitness challenges can enhance kids’ conditioning and strength for hockey and serve as warm-up or cool-down activities.

• Stickhandling Balance Drills: Have students practice dribbling the puck while standing on one foot or balancing on a balance board or cushion. This encourages overall balance practice and coordination.
• Strength Training: Have students work on their core and upper body strength with exercises like plank holds, push-ups, or medicine ball throws, and incorporate their sticks into the exercises for added resistance.

Incorporating hockey with the SuperSafe hockey sticks into your physical education curriculum not only promotes skill-building and teamwork but also ensures a safe, engaging environment for all skill levels. From solo practices to group activities, it supports a wide range of exercises that develop coordination, strength, and hockey fundamentals. With proper conditioning and the right equipment, kids can enjoy the game, build confidence, and stay active.