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Safe Tackle Practice

Partner-based practice of safe tackling technique with focus on playing the ball not the player

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About This Activity

Partner-based practice of safe tackling technique with focus on playing the ball not the player

Quick Info

moderate
20
20m x 15m overall (3m x 3m per pair)

Equipment Required

Hockey sticks

1 per student

Hockey balls

1 per pair

Cones

8-12 for area marking

Suitable For

Year 5
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Hockey

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Skills

Tackling
Body Control
Agility

Space

Outdoor

Weather

All Weather

Values

Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect