Main Game Hockey Activities for Year 6

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

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 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 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

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

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

Dynamic tag game where tagged players become taggers, with progressively smaller playing areas to increase challenge

Fast-paced competitive team game where numbered players race to ball in centre and compete 1v1 to score, combining reaction speed, ball control, and attacking/defending skills

3v1 possession game where attackers create space at corners while defender tries to intercept passes

Teams use designated channels to create space and attacking opportunities in structured game play

Modified team game where successful channelling of opponents earns bonus points alongside traditional scoring

Modified invasion game where channel players switch teams based on possession, creating numerical advantages

Full competitive 4v4 hockey games with focus on applying attacking tactics in tournament format

Small-sided game with designated defensive zones and marking responsibilities

Teams score by passing ball to teammates in designated endzones, promoting teamwork, tactical passing, and spatial awareness in a structured game format.

Competitive tournament matches with explicit focus on demonstrating sportsmanship, celebrating diverse contributions, and positive teammate behaviours under pressure

Strategic team relay where students complete a circuit of five fitness component stations, assigning team members based on their tested strengths for optimal performance

Dynamic hockey game with four goals that forces tactical thinking and space usage