Requirements
- Gymnasium or outdoor space with hard ground surface, street hockey ball, hockey stick, standing targets (e.g. empty plastic bottles or yoghurt containers)
Instructions
- Stand up the targets, 20-30 centimetres apart, in front of a wall
- Mark a shooting line about 2 metres from the targets
- Children take turns trying to knock over the targets by shooting the ball at them
Variations
- If you want to make shooting easier, try using lighter, softer balls
- Try using shorter, lighter sticks for greater control
Benefits
This activity develops striking skills together with core strength
