Ball Balance Challenge
A progressive warm-up activity where students develop feel for the hockey stick by balancing a ball on the stick face, progressing from static balance to movement and juggling
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About This Activity
A progressive warm-up activity where students develop feel for the hockey stick by balancing a ball on the stick face, progressing from static balance to movement and juggling
Quick Info
low
25
20m x 20m minimum (adjust based on class size)
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks (right-handed grip)
1 per student
Hockey balls
1 per student
Marker cones
4-8 for boundaries
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Differentiation
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Warm Up
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Balance
Body Control
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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