Skill Game Hockey Activities for Year 3

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Team possession challenge where groups must keep the ball within their area while competing against an 'invisible team' that scores when possession is lost

Progressive relay challenge combining ball control with agility through cone courses

Beat a defender and score past a goalkeeper in a realistic game situation

Congested movement activity teaching space management and safe play through freeze protocols

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

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

All-against-all ball control game where students protect their ball while attempting to dispossess others within a confined area

Partners take turns racing to cones and back with ball control, emphasising technique over speed and encouraging each other

Groups of four practice passing and trapping in relay format with movement and competition

Dynamic possession game where teams work together to maintain ball control while defenders try to intercept, developing teamwork and decision-making under pressure

Fast-paced competitive shooting game where teams race to score goals using different challenge levels

Tag-style game where defenders (sharks) use jab tackles to knock balls out while dribblers practice evasion and shielding

Strategic gate-passing game that develops decision-making between dribbling and passing while understanding space creation concepts

Train students to referee games fairly and confidently using clear signals and decision-making