Main Game Hockey Activities for KS2

Competitive 1v1 game where players must dribble past their opponent to score by stopping ball on opposite line

Individual pitch battles where players apply tackle techniques in direct 1v1 confrontations

Two attackers work together to beat one defender using passing and dribbling combinations

Small-sided competitive games where teams score by hitting target areas or goals

Uneven teams game where numerical advantage must be exploited through intelligent space usage and passing

Small-sided game where teams of 3 attack multiple goals while 1 defender tries to score in large goal

Structured tournament format with balanced 3v2 teams playing for points in round-robin competition

Modified hockey game with zones to promote man-to-man marking and team defensive strategies

Small-sided game with man-marking system to create 1v1 situations

Small-sided hockey game where students apply all learned dribbling skills in a competitive 3v3 format with man-to-man marking system and bully off restarts

Small-sided tournament matches allowing maximum participation and skill application

Small-sided possession game where teams score points by completing consecutive passes, emphasising ball retention and tactical movement.

Modified team game with man-to-man marking, introducing tactical team play with individual skill application

Small-sided game where teams of 4 work together to score against 2 defenders using passing and teamwork

Dynamic game applying dribbling skills under defensive pressure with tactical decision-making

Fast-paced small-sided game where attackers use agility to beat defenders and score in either goal

Modified hockey game giving one team numerical advantage to practice skills under reduced pressure

Small-sided hockey game emphasising defensive skills application, block tackles, and team defensive positioning with D-zone scoring rule

Competitive 4v4 hockey games with goals, incorporating pass and move skills

Small-sided hockey games with goals, starting with bully off and applying pass-and-move skills in competitive situations

Uneven teams game where students learn to exploit numerical advantage and defend when outnumbered

Small-sided games where teams must work together to create shooting opportunities within designated scoring areas

Progressive game applying dribbling and passing combinations to create shooting opportunities

Circuit-style activity where students rotate through different equipment stations (hoops, hurdles, cones) practicing specific balance movements including jumping, leaping and hopping with controlled landings