Tactical Coaching Experience
Students take turns as tactical coaches, developing others' understanding of attacking and defending strategies
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About This Activity
Students take turns as tactical coaches, developing others' understanding of attacking and defending strategies
Quick Info
moderate
24
Multiple 15m x 15m areas
Equipment Required
Goals or targets
2 per group
Balls
1 per group
Coaching bibs
1 per group
Tactical cards
Set per group
Goals
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Yoga Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Goals Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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