Floorball One-Timer off a Cross-Ice Pass
A floorball skill-and-tactics progression in which students learn to shoot without stopping the ball after a cross-ice pass in front of the goal, first unopposed and then in a 2-on-1. Students work on accuracy, coordination, and using space.
How to play
- Place two goals at the ends of a 30 x 15 m (about 100 x 50 ft) court and form two lines on each side of each goal, 10 m out and 8 m apart; one student per group plays goalie in a pinnie.
- Phase 1, 5 minutes: the left-line player carries the ball 3 m and passes along the floor to the right-line player, who arrives on the run and shoots one-touch with the blade open to the goal. Then they switch lines.
- Phase 2, 5 minutes: same drill, but the shooter may only shoot from inside a cone lane 6-8 m from goal, so the pass has to cross in front of the goalie.
- Phase 3, 8 minutes: 2-on-1 with a defender starting from the end line; if the defender cuts off the pass, the ball carrier can shoot. A one-timer goal is worth 2 points and a goal after a settle is worth 1.
- Rotate goalie and defender every 2 minutes and keep score for each pair.
Rules
- Stick below the waist on the backswing and the follow-through.
- Shoot only when the goalie is set after the previous shot.
- The goalie plays on their knees with no stick, using the hands, and no one shoots from closer than 4 m (13 ft).
Variations
Easier
The pass is rolled by hand and the shooter may settle the ball before shooting.
Standard
One-timer from the lane, with a goalie and then in a 2-on-1.
Harder
The defender starts earlier and the shot only counts if it goes into one half of the goal marked with a cone.
Adaptations
- A student who uses a wheelchair can be the passer from a fixed spot or shoot from a closer zone with an adapted stick.
- For students with low vision, use a high-contrast ball, a ball with a bell if available, and a shorter passing distance.
- For less skilled students, allow a settle before the shot in phases 1 and 2 with no point penalty.
Learning goals
- Execute a one-timer with the blade facing the goal.
- Make cross-ice passes at the right speed for the shooter.
- Decide between passing and shooting in a 2-on-1.
Equipment for a class of 25
- Floorball sticks: 25
- Floorball balls: 12
- Goals: 2
- Cones: 12
- Pinnies: 4
Teacher tip
The most common error is opening the blade and lifting the ball; ask for a short, low shot.
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