Partnership Attacking vs Defender
Small group tactical game where pairs of attackers work together to get past a single defender using passing and dribbling skills
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About This Activity
Small group tactical game where pairs of attackers work together to get past a single defender using passing and dribbling skills
Quick Info
high
21
30m x 20m minimum (for multiple groups)
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Hockey balls
1 per group of 7
Boundary Markers
15-20 cones
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Dribbling
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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