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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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About This Activity

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