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Students take turns coaching specific hockey skills while others practice, developing leadership and communication skills
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About This Activity
Students take turns coaching specific hockey skills while others practice, developing leadership and communication skills
Quick Info
moderate
25
Large area 30m x 30m to accommodate 4-5 stations
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Hockey balls
10-15 balls
Cones
20-25 cones for station marking
Coaching prompt cards
1 per station (4-5 cards)
Targets/Goals
2-3 for shooting station
Cards
As needed
Targets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Peer Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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