Hockey Mini Sticks

Requirements

• Carpeted indoor space without furniture or breakable objects.
• Mini hockey sticks and ball (available from most toy retailers).

Instructions

1. With younger children, start by simply passing a soft foam ball back and forth for practice.
2. Create two simple goals and play a game of 1-versus-1 or 2-versus-2 hockey.
3. Shoes, pillows, and other soft objects can be used as goal posts.
4. Older children and adults play on their knees to make the game fair for smaller children.

Variations

N/A

Benefits

This activity develops striking.