Zone Hockey Defending System

Players learn zone defending principles with designated areas and man-to-man marking responsibilities

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Players learn zone defending principles with designated areas and man-to-man marking responsibilities

Quick Info

moderate

30m x 20m (half pitch divided into 3 zones)

Equipment Required

Cones

12-15 for zone marking

Hockey sticks

1 per student

Hockey balls

2-3 balls plus spares

Bibs

Different colours for attackers and defenders

Suitable For

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Hockey

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Bibs Required

Cones Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Tactics

Defending

Team Play

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive

Engaging

Challenging

Teaching Focus

Team Challenge

Skill Progression

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space

Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather