WHAT YOU NEED:

• Hockey sticks for every player
• Mini hockey balls
• 2 goals (per field)
• 4 cones to mark corners (per field)
• Coloured bibs
• Whistles for umpire / coaches
(1 coach/umpire per field)

HOW IT WORKS:

ACTIVITY:
• Start the game off from centre spot at the beginning of
game and after goal is scored
• Key skills – dribble to move ball, push to pass and score
• If ball goes out, the other team pushes a pass in to a
fellow player
• Coach acts as umpire but also helps out
• If more than 1 game going after 3 mins – have a break
swap teams around
• A goal can be scored from anywhere on the field
RULES:
• Safety is the key rule
• Do not penalise back of stick or feet – let the players
play and enjoy

COACHING QUESTIONS:

We want our players as active as possible during the activities

Lets encourage as many touches on the ball as possible, small game numbers help encourage players to stay involved
Remember - a game can even be 1 v 1!
If the player has the ball, encourage them to 'love the ball' keep their stick close to the ball and move it into space, or, connect with another player
If the player doesn't have the ball, encourage them to 'pinch the ball' and try to win possession of it

WAYS TO ADAPT:

• Make the size of field relevant for
their age
• If there are more than 8 players, set
up 2 games