Run the Gauntlet - Zone Attack and Defence
Structured zone-based game where 3 attackers attempt to pass and dribble through 3 defended zones to reach the end, with defenders restricted to their zones
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About This Activity
Structured zone-based game where 3 attackers attempt to pass and dribble through 3 defended zones to reach the end, with defenders restricted to their zones
Quick Info
high
28
Minimum 50m x 25m to accommodate 4 courts with spacing
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student (28-32)
Hockey balls
1 per court (4)
Large cones for court boundaries
40-50
Different coloured cones for zone boundaries
24 (2 per zone boundary x 3 boundaries x 4 courts)
Bibs for team identification
Optional - for distinguishing attacking groups
Dish Cones
As needed
Coloured Cones
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Football
Basketball
Rugby
Netball
Lacrosse
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Dribbling
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Game Application
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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