Defending Zones Game

Small-sided game with designated defensive zones and marking responsibilities

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About This Activity

Small-sided game with designated defensive zones and marking responsibilities

Quick Info

high

40m x 30m for multiple 4v4 pitches

Equipment Required

Goals or goal markers

4-6

Balls

3-4

Cones for zones

24-30

Coloured Bibs

8-12

Goals

As needed

Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Hockey

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Goals Required

Cones Required

Space

Large Space

Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Tactics

Game Sense

Team Play

Marking

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge

Team Challenge

Features

Interactive

Engaging

Challenging

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork

Sportsmanship

Cooperation

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather