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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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
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