Sharks and Shipwrecked
Dynamic warm-up game where defenders practice positioning while attackers maintain ball control
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up game where defenders practice positioning while attackers maintain ball control
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 20m
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Balls
Half the class
Cones
8-10
Coloured Bibs
Half the class
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Positioning
Defensive Skills
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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