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3v3 Man-Marking Hockey Game

Small-sided hockey game where students apply all learned dribbling skills in a competitive 3v3 format with man-to-man marking system and bully off restarts

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About This Activity

Small-sided hockey game where students apply all learned dribbling skills in a competitive 3v3 format with man-to-man marking system and bully off restarts

Quick Info

very_high
24
Multiple pitches of 20m x 15m

Equipment Required

Hockey sticks (or sport-specific equipment)

1 per student (30)

Balls

1 per game (4-6 total)

Cones for goals

16 (2 per goal, 8 goals for 4 games)

Team bands

15 (enough for half the class)

Boundary cones

32 (8 per pitch for 4 games)

Hockey sticks

As needed

Cones

As needed

Team bibs

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Hockey
Football
Basketball
Netball
Handball
Rugby

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Skills

Tactics
Game Sense
Dribbling

Activity Type

Main Game
Game Application

Teaching Focus

Team Challenge
Skill Progression

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather