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
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