Hockey Bowling – Wheeling

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

1. Stand up the targets, 20-30 centimetres apart, in front of a wall.
2. Mark a shooting line about 2 metres from the targets.
3. 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.