Give and Go Under Pressure
Dynamic passing practice with defenders creating game-realistic pressure situations
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About This Activity
Dynamic passing practice with defenders creating game-realistic pressure situations
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Tennis Balls
1 per attacking pair (8-10 balls)
Team bands/bibs
Enough for 1/3 of class
Boundary cones
8-12
Team bibs
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Receiving
Passing
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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