This study investigates the impact of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) coaching approach on the general hockey skills and mini game play performance of elite Indian school players. A total of 40 players (ages 14-17) were selected from reputed hockey academies and randomly divided into an experimental group (TGfU-based training) and a control group (traditional coaching). The training lasted for 8 weeks, with three sessions per week. Pre- and post-tests were conducted on passing accuracy, dribbling, shooting efficiency, decision-making, and mini game performance. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group, indicating that TGfU is an effective pedagogical model to enhance not only technical skills but also tactical awareness and game performance among school-level elite players.