Stuck in the Mud with Hockey Sticks
Dynamic warm-up where students control hockey balls while avoiding taggers and rescuing stuck teammates
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up where students control hockey balls while avoiding taggers and rescuing stuck teammates
Quick Info
high
20
30m x 20m
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Hockey balls
1 per student
Coloured Bibs
3
Marker cones
8-10
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Agility
Equipment
Ball Required
Hoops Required
Bibs Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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