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Beat the Middle - Pull and Spin Techniques

Progressive dribbling practice where students learn and apply the pull technique and spin around technique to beat a middle cone, then progress to beating a live defender

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About This Activity

Progressive dribbling practice where students learn and apply the pull technique and spin around technique to beat a middle cone, then progress to beating a live defender

Quick Info

moderate
24
30m x 20m minimum for multiple groups

Equipment Required

Hockey sticks (or sport-specific equipment)

1 per student (30)

Balls (tennis balls for hockey)

10 (1 per 3 students)

Cones

30 (3 per group of 3)

Hockey sticks

As needed

Tennis Balls

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Hockey
Football
Basketball
Netball
Rugby

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Agility
Coordination
Dribbling

Features

Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather