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2v1 Attacking Practice

Small group practice where pairs of attackers work together to beat a single defender, developing partnership play, decision-making, and attacking principles

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About This Activity

Small group practice where pairs of attackers work together to beat a single defender, developing partnership play, decision-making, and attacking principles

Quick Info

high
21
Need space for 4-5 areas of 15m x 10m each (approximately 40m x 25m total)

Equipment Required

Hockey sticks (or sport-appropriate equipment)

1 per student (30)

Balls (hockey, football, basketball, rugby as appropriate)

1 per group (5 balls)

Large cones for area marking

28-35 cones (6-7 per area for 5 areas)

Hockey sticks

As needed

Balls

As needed

Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Hockey
Football
Rugby
Lacrosse
Basketball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Skill Game

Skills

Team Play
Decision Making
Dribbling

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

All Weather