Skill Game Invasion Games Activities for Year 2

One defender protects two gates while attackers try to dodge past and score through either gate

Partners complete decreasing numbers of passes then run to change places in an exciting countdown format

Partners work together to complete consecutive catches in decreasing numbers, swapping places between each set

Progressive partner challenge working down from 4 catches to 1, then back up, with position swaps

Students respond to verbal commands while handling balls to develop listening skills and ball control

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

Advanced collection game with high-value targets requiring risk assessment and modified movement

Progressive target throwing activity with individual and team scoring challenges

Groups positioned at compass points cross simultaneously to opposite sides while avoiding collisions

1v1 competitive activity where partners take turns trying to dribble a ball from one cone to another while the other defends

Students must receive and control balls within designated cone squares, progressing to more challenging variations

Small group tactical game where attackers dribble past a defender to reach safety

Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups

Tactical game developing use of width and strategic attacking towards a target

Two teams race to turn cones either upright (dishes) or inverted (domes) in a dynamic warm-up game

Half the class forms bridges while others dribble balls underneath to develop core strength and ball control

Team throwing and catching game where players must throw accurately to teammates in designated houses

Cooperative team game where geese work together to protect their tail from the tracking fox

Group coordination game where geese work together to protect their tail from the fox

Students learn defending positioning by protecting space treasure from attackers

Individual students collect treasure from central pile while following strategic rules

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

A simple 1v1 game where students take turns attacking and defending goals, developing basic ball skills and tactical understanding

Teams in divided squares pass sequentially to all teammates while defenders try to intercept