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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