Floorball Free-Hit Set Plays

Teams design and rehearse two free-hit set plays near the opponent's crease and then use them in a game. Students practice group tactical planning, passing accuracy, and organized defense at the required distance.

How to play

1. Make 4 teams of 6 on two 30 x 15 m courts; remind students that on a free hit defenders stand 3 m (10 ft) from the ball (2 min).
2. Each team sketches two plays on a whiteboard for a free hit 5 m outside the crease, such as a drop pass and shot or a pass across to the back post (4 min).
3. Walk-through with no defense: run each play 4 times from different cones with your own goalie (5 min).
4. Live reps: one team attacks and the other defends with a two-player wall and a goalie; switch roles every 5 tries (5 min).
5. 5-minute game: every foul in your own half gives the other team a free hit, where they must run a play; a set-play goal is worth 2. Finish by picking the most effective play (6 min).

Rules

• Sticks never go above the waist, on the swing or the follow-through.
• No hitting sticks, body-checking, or playing the ball above the knee.
• The wall stays 3 m away and holds until the ball is played.
• Goalies play without a stick and never lie down in front of shooters.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: take free hits from a fixed spot or call the play from the sideline.
• Hearing impairment: the play starts when the shooter raises the stick, not just on the whistle.
• Fitness level: students needing a lighter load play goalie or in the wall.

Learning goals

• Plan simple dead-ball plays as a team.
• Respect the defensive distance and stick safety.
• Evaluate a play's effectiveness and suggest improvements.

Equipment for a class of 25

• floorball sticks: 25
• floorball balls: 8
• small goals: 4
• cones: 16
• pinnies: 12
• whiteboards: 4

Teacher tip

Students tend to design plays with too many passes; cap them at two or three touches. Check every stick before starting.

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