Pacman

1. This game is all about experimenting with new dribbling skills so create a pitch with cones, flats, etc – create obstacles and lines. 
2. Create a sequence with each obstacle representing a skill
3. Once the pitch is setup give players a time limit to go onto the obstacle course and experiment with new skills.
4. Next give players the chance to share a skill with one other player and then add in time to practise.
5. Now ask players to share skills with the whole group so that everyone can practise.
6. Finally, challenge each player to count how many skills they can attempt in 60 seconds.
7. Do it again with a view to beating your last score

Add a hungry pacman on certain obstacles their job is to steal balls from the dribblers and put them into the yellow circle.

Discovery learning. Great questions to ask…

1. What is your favourite skill?
2. What makes a good hockey skill?
3. Why is it harder to do skills when pacman is about?
4. What is the best way to get away from Pacman?
5. Whose skill would you most like to steal?

Coaching points

1. Low right hand for strength in tackling and good control when dribbling.
2. Upright with the right hand slightly higher up the stick is better for running fast.

…And jump from one to the next. ASAP