3v3 Endzone Hockey with Defensive Focus
Modified hockey game with zones to promote man-to-man marking and team defensive strategies
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About This Activity
Modified hockey game with zones to promote man-to-man marking and team defensive strategies
Quick Info
high
18
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones for zone marking
15-20
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Balls
2-3 per game
Bibs or bands
6 per game
Cones
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Defensive Skills
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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