Sticks, shinpads and gumshields needed. Traditional hockey game with a scoring area that is at an angle and a gate of cones. Goals are scored by dribbling the ball through the cones (either way) Progressions/Constraints to Consider: Replace hockey ball with a tennis ball Change the shape of the pitch and/or scoring area Add in 'joker players' who are always attacking and/or defending Pyramid scoring system (1st goal = 1 point, second goal = 2 points, 3rd goal = 3 points etc etc) Adding in a bonus goal for specific acts (eg: forehand passes)
Emphasis on movement off the ball and moving the ball on quickly. Actively discourage players standing 'in goal', pretending to be goal keepers. They are outfield players and not Goalkeepers
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