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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