Zone Hockey 4v4
Modified hockey game with zone restrictions requiring focused defending and man-to-man marking
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About This Activity
Modified hockey game with zone restrictions requiring focused defending and man-to-man marking
Quick Info
high
12
30m x 20m full pitch
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Hockey balls
2-3 for game
Goals
4 small goals
Bibs
8-10 for team identification
Cones
10-15 for marking zones and boundaries
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Defending
Team Play
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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