KS3 Field Hockey Unit – 6 Lessons (Complete Lesson Plans + Resources)

A fully planned, grab-and-teach KS3 field hockey unit designed to support both specialists and non-specialists delivering high-quality PE lessons with confidence.

This unit is progressive, practical, and game-focused, making it ideal for mixed ability classes where pupils need clear structure, high engagement, and achievable success.

Each lesson is carefully designed to move beyond basic drills and develop real game understanding, including attacking, defending, finishing, and set plays.

What’s Included:

• 6 fully planned KS3 hockey lessons (clear, concise, 2 sides of A4 per lesson)
• Step-by-step progressive skill development
• Small-sided games and realistic match scenarios
• Set piece teaching (long corners, free hits, tactical positioning)
• Assessment grids for every lesson
• Non-doer observation sheets
• Student self-assessment
• Teacher guidance for every lesson
• Technique & tactical posters (perfect for display or support)

Key Features:

• Grab & Teach – minimal prep, ready to deliver
• Non-specialist friendly – clear instructions, simple progressions
• Mixed ability focused – built-in differentiation throughout
• Game-realistic – moves beyond drills into decision-making
• Assessment included – supports monitoring and evidence

Perfect For:

• KS3 PE lessons
• Non-specialist teachers covering PE
• Departments needing a reliable hockey unit
• Mixed ability classes
• Ofsted-ready planning and structure