Hockey Potter Tig
Creative tag game where students dribble hockey balls while avoiding 'Death Eaters' trying to tag their ball. Includes rescue element with Harry, Ron and Hermione characters freeing frozen players
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About This Activity
Creative tag game where students dribble hockey balls while avoiding 'Death Eaters' trying to tag their ball. Includes rescue element with Harry, Ron and Hermione characters freeing frozen players
Quick Info
high
24
30m x 30m
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks (right-handed)
1 per student (30)
Hockey balls
1 per student plus spares (35 total)
Large cones
4 for grid corners
Coloured Bibs
7 total (3-4 for Death Eaters, 3 for rescuers)
Hockey sticks
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Boundary cones
8-12 for grid marking
Bibs/bands
7 total (4 same colour + 3 different colours)
Bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Lacrosse
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Ball Control
Explosive Power
Spatial Awareness
Agility
Endurance
Dribbling
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Skill Progression
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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