2v3 Space Exploitation Game
Uneven teams game where numerical advantage must be exploited through intelligent space usage and passing
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Uneven teams game where numerical advantage must be exploited through intelligent space usage and passing
Quick Info
high
15
20m x 30m marked playing area
Equipment Required
Small goals
9 (3 sets of 3)
Large Goals
3 (1 per game)
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Balls
6-9 for quick restarts
Bibs
15 for team identification
Small Goal
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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