Mini hockey in the 4th grade category and its differences from regular hockey viewpoint of individual play moves.

Thesis title: Mini hockey in the 4th grade category and its differences from regular hockey viewpoint of individual play moves. Thesis objectives: To ascertain and compare the number of individual play moves in mini hockey and modern hockey in the 4th grade by way of indirect observation and audiovisual technology. Method: For data collection we used indirect observation via a videocamera. Data thus collected was processed, filled in to charts and compared. Results: Mini hockey players made 9x more successful shots (7x more on the wicket and 2x more outside of it), the rival team's goal-keeper sent forth 4x more shots and caught 3x more. Mini hockey players handed off accurately 2x more frequently and there were also 2x more inaccurate handoffs. They processed 2x more successful handoffs and further 3x more unsuccessful ones. In personal matches, mini hockey players won 2x more pucks. The players were able to break free by changing direction or speed 2x more often, as well as by doubling. Mini hockey players were 2x more frequently in contact with the puck than modern hockey players. Keywords: Mini hockey, regular hockey, 4th grade, individual play move