Skill Drill Invasion Games Activities for KS2

Partner-based activity where players take turns attacking and defending in individual goal areas

Structured practice for goalkeeper positioning and decision-making in 1v1 situations with role rotation

Three rotating stations practicing 2v1 defending across Tag Rugby, Football, and Netball

One defender faces two attackers in tag rugby scenario, focusing on space closure and forcing errors

Focused practice for goalkeepers learning to reduce shooting angles by advancing from goal line

Controlled tactical practice where attackers use movement to receive passes while defenders track and intercept

Small-group practice activity developing attacking movement and defensive positioning

Four players use dummy passes and deception to keep the ball from a defender in the middle

Partner passing and dodging drill where receiver must catch and dodge to score while defender attempts to tag

Partner activity where one student leads with ball control while the other follows their pathway

Dynamic warm-up game where cats chase mice with role reversals to develop evasion skills

One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches

Progressive chest passing practice with technique focus and personal challenge elements

Structured practice for defenders to master communication and coordination when transferring marking responsibilities

Small groups experiment with different throwing equipment to discover which works best for targets at varying distances, developing decision-making and accuracy

Partners pass through cone gates and navigate between multiple targets while developing accuracy and communication

Structured hockey practice focusing on first touch control and accurate return passing

One defender intercepts passes between two receivers using anticipation and reading body language

Linear passing challenge with defender using eye deception to beat interception attempts

Structured practice of jockeying technique with partner work and progressive challenges

Small group possession game focusing on dummy passing and deception to maintain ball control

Practice shielding techniques across football, basketball, and tennis challenges to develop adaptable ball protection skills

Structured practice of overlap and underlap runs to create attacking overloads

Pairs practice shielding technique with one student protecting ball from gentle pressure