4v4 Hockey Mini Games
Small-sided hockey games with goals, starting with bully off and applying pass-and-move skills in competitive situations
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Small-sided hockey games with goals, starting with bully off and applying pass-and-move skills in competitive situations
Quick Info
high
24
Multiple 10m x 10m areas with 5m spacing between games
Equipment Required
Cones
6 per game (4 for boundaries, 4 for goals)
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Balls
1 per game
Team bands
8 per game (4 per team)
Team bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Coordination
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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