Deck 25: Floor Hockey

Question 1

Instructional cues for stickhandling include

A) keeping the elbows close to the body.
B) keeping the hands as close together as possible on the stick.
C) cupping the ball/puck on the stick by pulling it forward and backward.
D) having both hands toward the butt of the stick for better leverage.
E) transferring weight continuously from front foot to back foot.

Answer 1

keeping the hands as close together as possible on the stick.

Question 2

When a right-handed player receives a pass from the left

A) she should contact the pass in front of her body.
B) the ball travels across in front of the body before fielding.
C) the ball is played before it crosses in front of the body.
D) she should transfer her weight in the opposite direction (right to left).
E) she should roll her wrist toward the passer.

Answer 2

the ball travels across in front of the body before fielding.

Question 3

In elementary floor hockey, swinging the stick above the waist is

A) introduced at Developmental Level II.
B) allowed with plastic sticks only.
C) not allowed.
D) introduced at Developmental Level III.
E) limited to area around the goalie's crease.

Answer 3

not allowed.

Question 4

The slap shot

A) involves a forceful snap of the wrist.
B) is not allowed in elementary floor hockey.
C) is introduced at Developmental Level III.
D) is introduced at Developmental Level II.
E) keeps the ball/puck on the stick as long as possible.

Question 5

The term "soft stick" refers to

A) keeping the hands apart on the stick.
B) the plastic blade and shaft of the floor hockey stick.
C) holding the stick with relaxed hands.
D) using a plastic blade that can be easily shaped.
E) checking the shaft of the stick for bends.

Question 6

Five Passes

A) emphasizes passing, guarding, and shooting.
B) emphasizes checking.
C) focuses on individual stickhandling.
D) emphasizes the wrist shot.
E) focuses on the poke check.

Question 7

Lane hockey

A) uses the basketball court markings to organize the offensive and defensive positions.
B) is categorized at Developmental Level III.
C) involves side line players.
D) emphasizes positional play and has a minimum pass rule.
E) does not involve a goalie.

Question 8

Instructional cues for passing do NOT include

A) follow through in direction of the pass.
B) weight transfer from rear to front foot.
C) keep stick below the waist.
D) long, low back swing.
E) smooth sweeping motion on contact.

Question 9

The dodge

A) is timed to contact the ball/puck when it is against the opponent's stick.
B) is also called a 'check.'
C) is the major means of evading a tackler/checker and keeping control of the puck.
D) emphasizes several ways to knock the puck away from an opponent.
E) involves a one-handed sweeping motion to knock the puck off an opponent's stick.

Question 10

A stick check

A) has the defender's stick blade jamming the opponent's blade.
B) should only be introduced at Developmental Level III.
C) involves a one-handed poking motion that attempts to knock the puck away from the opponent.
D) is not allowed in elementary school floor hockey.
E) is timed so that the blade of the stick is placed against the puck when it is off the opponent's stick.

Question 11

The wrist shot

A) includes a long, low backswing to generate power.
B) is not allowed in elementary school floor hockey.
C) involves a one-handed flicking motion with the stick blade.
D) keeps the puck/ball on the blade of the stick as long as possible.
E) should be limited to use at Developmental Level III.

Question 12

Circle Keep-Away

A) helps students practice offensive positioning.
B) emphasizes passing and receiving.
C) should be introduced at Developmental Level III.
D) emphasizes defensive positioning.
E) helps students work on shooting and goal tending.

Question 13

In a regulation elementary floor hockey game, swinging the stick about waist level is

A) allowed on the follow-through only.
B) allowed at Developmental Level III only.
C) penalized by a two minute penalty (removal from play).
D) allowed on the backswing only.
E) penalized loss of the puck/ball at the point of the foul.

Question 14

In a regulation elementary floor hockey game, tripping with either the stick or the foot is

A) allowed at both Developmental Level II & III.
B) penalized by a two minute penalty (removal from play).
C) considered incidental contact and play simply continues.
D) penalized loss of the puck/ball at the point of the foul.
E) penalized by a one minute penalty (removal from play).

Question 15

In a regulation elementary floor hockey game, when a player other than the goalie enters the crease area

A) the game continues without stoppage.
B) the offending player is penalized by a two minute penalty (removal from play).
C) the goalie signals the referee and play is stopped.
D) the offending player is penalized by loss of the puck/ball at the point of the foul.
E) the play is stopped and the goalie gets to field the puck/ball behind the net.

Question 16

In a regulation elementary floor hockey game, hacking or striking with a stick is

A) penalized by a two minute penalty (removal from play).
B) allowed if the player is using a stick with a plastic shaft.
C) penalized by loss of the puck/ball at the point of the foul.
D) penalized by a one minute penalty (removal from play).
E) considered incidental contact and play simply continues.

Question 17

When receiving a pass from the front,

A) the receiver uses a one-handed reaching motion to bring the puck/ball toward his body.
B) both hands should be at the butt of the stick for maximum leverage.
C) roll the wrist toward the passer.
D) the player must first move to a point in line with the path of the puck.
E) the player must allow the puck/ball to cross his body.

Question 18

A give-and-go play

A) emphasizes individual stickhandling.
B) emphasizes shooting and goal tending.
C) is a fundamental offensive tactic in floor hockey.
D) should be reserved for Developmental Level III.
E) is a fundamental defensive tactic in floor hockey.

Question 19

Outlet pass positioning

A) emphasizes stick checking and poke checking.
B) is a fundamental offensive tactic in floor hockey.
C) emphasizes shooting and goal tending.
D) should be reserved for Developmental Level III.
E) is a fundamental defensive tactic in floor hockey.

Question 20

The play for starting the game, and re-starting the game after a stoppage is

A) determined by the team captains.
B) started with a penalty shot.
C) called a "push-off."
D) called a "face-off."
E) determined by a coin toss.

Question 21

Identify and describe safety precautions necessary for a successful unit in hockey.

Question 22

Identify and describe the instructional cues for the wrist shot.

Question 23

Identify and describe the instructional cues for receiving a pass.

Question 24

Identify and describe the instructional cues for individual stickhandling.

Question 25

Identify and describe the instructional cues for passing.

Question 26

Identify and describe the instructional cues for goalkeeping stance.

Question 27

Describe the phantom stickhandling drill.

Question 28

Describe the give and go drill.

Question 29

Describe a stick check.

Question 30

Describe four fouls in regulation elementary floor hockey that are penalized by loss of the puck at the spot of the foul.

Question 31

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-moving the ball under control

A) dribbling
B) receiving or fielding
C) checking or tackling
D) wrist shot
E) poke check

Question 32

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-taking the ball away from an opponent

A) dribbling
B) receiving or fielding
C) checking or tackling
D) wrist shot
E) poke check

Question 33

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-one handed poking motion used by defense

A) dribbling
B) receiving or fielding
C) checking or tackling
D) wrist shot
E) poke check

Question 34

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-player tries to keep the ball on his/her stick as long as possible

A) dribbling
B) receiving or fielding
C) checking or tackling
D) wrist shot
E) poke check

Question 35

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-stopping and controlling the ball

A) dribbling
B) receiving or fielding
C) checking or tackling
D) wrist shot
E) poke check

Question 36

Describe basic offensive strategy and tactics in floor hockey. Identify activities to be used in their development in the elementary physical education program.

Question 37

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

Question 38

Students should be encouraged modify their sticks to allow for individual preferences.

Question 39

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

Question 40

The faster a ball approaches, the more give is required in the reception.

Question 41

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

Question 42

Receiving is used to move and control the ball without the aid of teammates.

Question 43

To ensure accuracy as well as safety, the stick must not be swung above waist height.

Question 44

The sweep check is similar to the poke check.

Question 45

Receiving the ball in floor hockey is a similar motion to catching the ball in basketball.

Question 46

lf the ball is approaching from the right, the player must allow the ball to travel across the body before fielding it.

Question 47

Only the goalie is allowed to enter the crease area.

Question 48

A stick check is timed so that the blade of the stick contacts the ball at the same time as the opponent's stick.