Channel Hockey
Teams use designated channels to create space and attacking opportunities in structured game play
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About This Activity
Teams use designated channels to create space and attacking opportunities in structured game play
Quick Info
high
25
30m x 20m per game (can run multiple smaller games)
Equipment Required
Goals
2 per game
Hockey sticks or balls
1 per player
Cones for channels
12-16 cones
Bibs
Half the players
Whistles
1 per referee
Footballs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Goals Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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