Battleships Competitive 1v1 Game
Fast-paced competitive game where numbered players race to control centre ball and score against opponent in intense 1v1 or 2v2 battles with 10-second time limit
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Fast-paced competitive game where numbered players race to control centre ball and score against opponent in intense 1v1 or 2v2 battles with 10-second time limit
Quick Info
18 mins
high
30
3 grids each 15m x 10m; total area approximately 30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student (approx 30)
Hockey balls
3 minimum (1 per grid) plus spares
Small goals
6 (2 per grid)
Cones
18-24 (for grid boundaries and team lines)
Bibs (optional)
Optional for team identification
Stopwatch/timer
1-3 (teacher + optional for each grid)
Small Goal
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Teaching Focus
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Competition
High Competition
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Defending
Speed
Decision Making
Agility
Attacking
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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