6v4 Tactical Challenge - Numerical Advantage Game
Teams play uneven hockey games (6 attackers vs 4 defenders) rotating roles to learn how to exploit numerical advantages and defend when outnumbered
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Teams play uneven hockey games (6 attackers vs 4 defenders) rotating roles to learn how to exploit numerical advantages and defend when outnumbered
Quick Info
high
30
40m x 30m for Year 8 (adjust to 35m x 25m for younger or 45m x 35m for older)
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student (20-35)
Hockey balls
5-8 balls for restarts
Cones
12-16 for goals and boundaries
Bibs
30+ in 6 different colours (5 per team)
Shin Pads
1 per student (20-35)
Gum shields
1 per student (20-35)
Whiteboard
1 for tactical discussions
Gum Shield
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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