Open Stick Cone Circuits
Practice dribbling around cones using only the flat side of the hockey stick
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About This Activity
Practice dribbling around cones using only the flat side of the hockey stick
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Tennis Balls
1 per student
Cones
15-20
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Dribbling
Equipment
Hoops Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Teaching Focus
Individual Practice
Skill Progression
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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