Cat and Mouse Cone Navigation
Partners take turns leading and following while dribbling around obstacles
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Partners take turns leading and following while dribbling around obstacles
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m x 20m
Equipment Required
Cones
15-20
Hockey sticks
Half class total
Balls
Half class total
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Coordination
Dribbling
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Dribble That SpaceProgressive dribbling activity developing spatial awareness and ball control while navigating obstacles
- Close the GatesStudents dribble through cone gates while one player tries to close them by standing between cones, developing quick decision-making and agility
- Gates Passing ChallengePartners pass through cone gates and navigate between multiple targets while developing accuracy and communication
- 1v1 Lineball ChallengeCompetitive 1v1 game where players must dribble past their opponent to score by stopping ball on opposite line
- 5-4-3-2-1 Countdown Passing ChallengePartners complete decreasing sequences of passes with sprint transitions to develop accuracy under fatigue6 min
- Beat the Middle - Pull and Spin TechniquesProgressive 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
- Cat and Mouse Hockey DribblingPartner chasing activity focusing on straight dribbling technique and directional changes while maintaining ball control
- Figure of 8 Dribbling with Reverse StickPartner skill practice focusing on advanced dribbling techniques (straight, loose, Indian) through Figure of 8 pattern, plus reverse stick practice12 min